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BREAKING: Va Tech women headed to 1st Final Four after topping Ohio St

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News

The site map for a proposed solar panel project in Montgomery County.

Montgomery Co. residents share mixed opinions on proposed major solar panel project

Updated: 8 minutes ago
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By Will Thomas
Fotheringay LLC wants Pivot Energy to construct 10,560 solar panels on 35 acres off Roanoke Road on three parcels on the Fotheringay Farm property.

College

Virginia Tech guard Georgia Amoore (5) shoots over Ohio State guard Rikki Harris during the...

Va Tech women headed to 1st Final Four after topping Ohio St

Updated: 28 minutes ago
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By The Associated Press
For the seventh time in the past 10 Final Fours, there will be a first-time participant.

News

Montgomery County Love's Travel Center Approved

Love’s Travel Center approved in Montgomery County

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Will Thomas
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning request, a special use permit to allow a travel center and another special use permit for signage on the property including a 190 foot sign.

News

Virginia Tech guard Georgia Amoore (5) shoots over Ohio State guard Rikki Harris during the...

Virginia Tech beats Ohio State Monday to make Final Four

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The Hokies will face LSU in the national semifinals on Friday in Dallas.

Crime

3 children, 3 adults killed in shooting at Tennessee elementary school

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Daniel Smithson, Gray News staff and Tony Garcia
Police said the suspect was a former student of the school.

Court

In Trump probe, key witness returns, no indictment vote yet

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and MICHAEL R. SISAK and ERIC TUCKER
The jurors did not meet at all on Wednesday, one of the days when they ordinarily convene, and heard other matters on Thursday.

Politics

Bill-signing ceremony brings Gov. Youngkin to Roanoke

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Joe Dashiell
Governor Glenn Youngkin visited a Roanoke school Monday to sign five bills from the recent General Assembly session, and he sent a message to lawmakers still working on the state budget.

Investigation

Investigators continue search for missing Covington man

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Isabella Ledonne
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the sheriff's office.

Women's History Month

Women’s History Month: Irma Thompson’s legacy of restoration continues for the Buena Vista Colored School

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Isabella Ledonne
Irma's daughter, Danta Thompson, is now working to finish the Buena Vista Colored School restoration.

Development

Clifton Forge’s Historic Masonic Amphitheatre going under construction

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Isabella Ledonne
The theater has plans to rebuild the structure in a stronger material.
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Community

Campers Care to give temporary homes to those displaced by tornadoes

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Makayla Shelton
Campers Care is preparing to send the first two campers out within the next couple of weeks.

Accident

Bassett Rescue Squad volunteers in recovery after ambulance crash

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Makayla Shelton
One of them even hurt so severely that they were airlifted to the hospital - but everyone is ok.

7@four

Beer company plans April Fools Day party

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Co-owner and head brewer Rob Amos stopped by 7@four to chat about it.

Here @ Home

“Coyote Weather” is latest novel by former professor from Hollins University

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Natalie Faunce
A conversation with a local author about her new novel.

Crime

Danville Police arrest man for arson at school

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
David Meyer is in the Danville City Jail.

Business News

Deal to buy Silicon Valley Bank calms bank fears, for now

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Customers of SVB automatically will become customers of First Citizens, and the 17 former branches of SVB will open as First Citizens branches Monday.

Investigation

Human remains found in Patrick County near NC border

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
The identity hasn’t been determined of human remains found in Patrick County Saturday.

Here @ Home

Kidable Therapy offering summer camps

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Natalie Faunce
Kidable offers monthly social groups and clubs/camps throughout the year.

Here @ Home

New space offers haven to Huddle Up Moms

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Kate Capodanno
Donations welcome to help support those who need supplies

Here @ Home

Hope @ Home with New River Valley Community Services (NRVCS)

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Natalie Faunce
A look at the importance of having fun each day.

Here @ Home

AAA offers travel advice for spring break

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Natalie Faunce
Exercise caution before going abroad to Mexico.

Weather News

Southwest Virginia weather radar down for two weeks. Here’s what that means for forecasting.

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Chief Meteorologist Brent Watts
From March 27 through April 10, the National Weather Service radar, Southwest Virginia’s main weather radar, will be out of service for an important upgrade. Here's what it means for our area.

Crime

Virginia mayor indicted for allegedly violating clean water act

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
James Howard Spencer, the Mayor of Glen Lyn, Virginia, was charged with 3 counts of violating the CWA.

Travel

Spring break travel to top pre-pandemic levels

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By CNN Newsource staff
Spring break travel is soaring back to normal and renewing worry that your flight could be canceled or delayed.

Grown Here at Home

Grown Here at Home: Franklin County teacher uses agriculture to teach students math

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Neesey Payne
Benjamin Franklin Middle School teacher Jennifer Hatch is a recipient of the 2023 National Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Award.

Safety

All 7 Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion victims found

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Rescue crews had been searching for possible survivors after the blast destroyed one building and damaged a neighboring building.

Consumer

Gas prices in Roanoke up slightly in the past week

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Roanoke was priced at $2.98 per gallon yesterday while the most expensive was $3.39 per gallon, a difference of 41 cents per gallon.

Breaking

Elderly woman reported missing in Danville found safe

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 9:07 PM EDT
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
Nunn is 5' 8" and 125 pounds.

Accident

Three rescue squad volunteers taken to hospital after crash in Henry Co.

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 7:09 PM EDT
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By Eddie Callahan
There were no patients in the vehicle at the time of the crash.

Español

Noticias de la Cuidad Estrella 3/26/23

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 6:52 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
Aprende sobre los impuestos, crédito, un círculo saludable de mujeres y más.

College

Hokie fans react to advancing to Elite 8 for the first time in program history

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 4:19 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
It was all sunshine and smiles after the Hokies took home the win Saturday night.

Recreation

Roanoke Parks and Rec is launching new Play PRIDE kickball league

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 4:08 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
“You don’t have to have any experience already either which is really helpful,” explained Hagan. “The focus is on fun it’s a little less competitive that some of our other athletic leagues.”

Safety

Appalachian Power releases update after high winds leave thousands without power

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 1:06 PM EDT
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
Most outages in Virginia will be restored by late Sunday night, according to Appalachian Power.

Science

Planets on parade: 5 will be lined up in night sky this week

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 10:06 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus and Mars will gather near the moon in a planet parade.

PetTalk

Pet Stories: Meet Luanne

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 9:45 AM EDT
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By Meteorologist Christian Johansen
Luanne is extremely friendly and is a very playful dog.

Open Case Virginia

Vigil held for little Arieanna Day almost five years after she disappeared

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 9:54 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
“We won’t give up. We’ll search, we will search, we’ll be detectives, we will pray, we will protest. We’ll do whatever we can to try to find what happened to this innocent baby who didn’t have a voice,”said Leah Ficklin.

Safety

One person taken to hospital after being hit with vehicle in NW Roanoke

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 8:34 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Multiple crews, including Roanoke Police, responded to the corner of Hershberger Rd. NW and Ordway Dr. NW on Saturday evening.

Safety

Most Virginia power restored

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 7:42 PM EDT
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
All downed lines are dangerous and carry an electric current that can cause serious or even fatal injuries.

Health

Moms who lost children to fentanyl in Virginia are advocating for change

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 7:13 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
“It was very hard knowing that your son was laying there gray, and you couldn’t do anything about it,” said Diacont.

Business News

Cuba’s Cups & Treats LLC holds grand opening

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 6:58 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
The flavors available are “Pooches and Cream,” Pawlicious P-nut Butter Bacon,” and “Blueberry Ruffin.”

Español

Un taller de finanzas quiere ayudar la comunidad hispana

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 6:33 PM EDT
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By Kate Capodanno
La temporada de impuestos tiene mucha gente estresada. Las leyes cambian cada año, pero dos expertos quieren educar nuestra comunidad hispana y le ayuda con todas las finanzas.

Safety

Visitors welcomed back into Berglund Center after potential gas leak

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 4:49 PM EDT
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By Eddie Callahan
The Berglund Center was evacuated on Saturday.

Safety

Missing man from Dinwiddie found safe

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 12:54 PM EDT
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
His disappearance posed “a credible threat to his health and safety,” according to police.

Business News

New food truck offers all natural, organic dog treats and ice cream

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 2:09 AM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
A new food truck is opening that offers organic, all natural food and treats for pets.

Safety

Police: 2 dead, 9 missing in Pennsylvania chocolate factory blast

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:42 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The facility is about 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia.

College

San Diego State ousts top seed Alabama from March Madness

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:39 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Darrion Trammell and San Diego State used a dominant defensive performance to knock top overall seed Alabama out of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night, bottling up All-America freshman Brandon Miller in a 71-64 victory in the Sweet 16.

Sports

Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs defeat Fayetteville 3-1, secure spot in playoffs

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:36 PM EDT
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By Eddie Callahan
The 3-1 win on the ice against Fayetteville included goals by C.J. Valerian, Roshen Jaswal, and Billy Roche.

Court

Man who set fire to Old Bedford Middle School sentenced on three counts

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:46 PM EDT
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By Will Thomas
Daniel Flint has been sentenced for setting the Old Bedford Middle School on fire.

Law

NAACP rejects Youngkin’s policy restoring voting rights to former inmates

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:43 PM EDT
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
The Virginia NAACP made a statement disagreeing with Governor Glenn Youngkin’s overturn of policy that restores voting rights to former inmates with nonviolent felonies.

Economy

GO Virginia grants benefit economic growth projects throughout the region

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:31 PM EDT
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By Eddie Callahan
These awards are directed towards creating talent pipelines and boosting economic growth of select industries.
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