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Sports

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

Georgia Amoore, the Hokies’ bulldog, thriving under national spotlight

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Anthony Romano
The junior point guard’s parents traveled to Dallas to see her shine in the Final Four.

News

Carilion Clinic rolls out new name and updates construction to benefit mental health care in...

New name and new construction to benefit mental health care at Carilion Clinic

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Joe Dashiell
Carilion Clinic is moving outpatient mental health services to Tanglewood Mall. On Thursday, the health system offered an update on construction and a new name for the department that will occupy the space.

Here @ Home

Flyer for auction at Callaway Elementary School

Callaway Elementary School raising money for new playground equipment

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
There will be an auction to replace some of the outdated items and provide a more enjoyable space for students and the community.

Here @ Home

Safeside Tactical On Gun Safety And Storage

Talking gun safety with SafeSide Tactical

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
“Your responsibility doesn’t stop at the transaction. The background check getting approved is not a blank check for you being careless. And so we just want to make sure that people take the time to assess how their firearms are stored."

Women's History Month

Danville local and civil rights hero Dorothy Batson recalls Bloody Monday experience

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Makayla Shelton
"I don’t think there was any fear in me. I just knew this is something I had to do,” said Batson.

College

Hokies final four shirts sell out in less than a day at Campus Emporium

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
“This is definitely a noteworthy phenomenon. I mean they came around lunchtime yesterday and were gone about the same time today,” said Sales Associate Meggin Hicklin.

Science

New science labs open at the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
“It helps out early-stage companies be more successful because they can put more dollars into the science instead of building a lab,” explained Malone.

7@four

7@four previews upcoming Arc Aid Music Festival

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The music festival supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Here @ Home

Four high school musicians will perform in nationally recognized band

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Kate Capodanno
The talents of four high school musicians are taking them to Indianapolis this weekend. Together they will join students nationwide to perform in the Honor Band of America.

7@four

7@four previews Redwood Community Market Spring Fling

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The Redwood Community Market is hosting a Spring Fling on Saturday.
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Here @ Home

Doctor explains the importance of pelvic floor health

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Kate Capodanno
A woman’s pelvic floor is at the center of so many important body functions, but sometimes women might feel uncomfortable sharing their own pelvic floor issues.

Here @ Home

Local author shares message of hope with new memoir

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Kate Capodanno
Kevin Lewis joined Here @ Home to talk about his upcoming book “Can you trust me this much?”

College

Frank Beamer talks women’s basketball historic run

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Andrew Webb
Beamer says he’s seen some good women’s basketball teams in his time in Blacksburg but none that have garnered the amount of excitement this team has.

News

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WDBJ7 is currently experiencing a phone outage.

News

National Park Service reminds Blue Ridge Parkway visitors about maintenance projects near Roanoke

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
While crews finish work to replace a slope failure from 2020, they'll also be starting maintenance work on a bridge along the parkway.

Safety

AG Miyares asks VSP to require antisemitism training after visiting Israel and Poland

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
There were nearly 3,700 antisemitic incidents in the U.S. last year, the most since the 1970′s, according to an Anti-Defamation League report.

News

State Police investigate fatal crash in Pittsylvania County

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Troopers say a northbound pick-up truck crossed the center line and hit a southbound dump truck.

Business News

Virginia Tech women’s basketball Final Four gear now available online and in stores

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Janay Reece
T-shirts, hats, and more are available online and in-stores.

Crime

Wanted man arrested in Vinton after police chase

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
Henry Broderick Pack V is being held without bond at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail.

College

Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball superfan ready to cheer the team on in Dallas

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Will Thomas
The Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball team will take on LSU in their first Final Four in school history on Friday in Dallas.

Development

Goodwill announces new partners in Melrose Plaza project

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 9:38 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
Plans for the new Melrose Plaza are moving forward in Roanoke. On Wednesday, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys announced two of the partners that will help make it happen.

Animals

Fund to support victims of domestic violence created in memory of slain dogs

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 8:31 PM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
Money for the funds is part of what was raised to pay a reward for information about the dogs' whereabouts.

Safety

Missing/Endangered Alert canceled for Roanoke teen

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 7:51 PM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
Virginia State Police say the missing teen has been found safe.

Women's History Month

Bristol museum honors women in old-time music

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 7:24 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol recently opened a new exhibit, 'I've Endured: Women in Old-Time Music.'

Schools

Salem High School Speech & Forensics Team scores 17th straight state championship

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:13 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
The debate team will compete in the state qualifier tournament this upcoming weekend.

Good News

Chauncey Spencer statue unveiled at Lynchburg Regional Airport

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:06 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
“He was an early aviation pioneer here from the Lynchburg area. And he was a Tuskegee airman,” said Lynchburg Regional Airport Assistant Manager Cedric Simon. “So, we’re really excited to have that piece of history here on display at Lynchburg Regional Airport.”

Health

Roanoke harm reductionists praise FDA’s Narcan approval

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:02 PM EDT
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By Leanna Scachetti
Now the opioid overdose reversal drug, Narcan, will be available over-the-counter.

Development

Housing grant helps build first home of ten in Bedford

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 5:55 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
This is the first phase of three phases. The next phase will include houses on King St, Federal St, and Liberty St.

College

Virginia lawmakers looking forward to Virginia Tech’s big game

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 5:55 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
The Hokies will face off against the LSU Tigers Friday night.

Law

Move Over Law to expand in Virginia

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 5:52 PM EDT
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By Sophia Borrelli
According to AAA, 28 people were killed in crashes in the Commonwealth while outside disabled vehicles between 2016 and 2020.

Economy

Hometown Jobs: Power Line Worker Training Program expands

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 5:41 PM EDT
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By Sophia Borrelli
Wytheville Community College is expanding its Power Line Worker Training Program to Patrick and Henry Community College.

National Politics

Kaine reacts to legislators repealing Iraq War justifications and Nashville school shooting

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 5:40 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
The Senate's decision to repeal the Iraq war legislation comes 20 years after the last U.S. invasion.

Crime

Nashville shooting timeline: What we know so far

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 5:26 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and JOHN RABY Associated Press
Within about four minutes after police arrived on campus, the shooter was taken down.

Community

God’s Pit Crew delivers supplies and help to tornado victims in Mississippi

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 5:06 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
The volunteers are visiting the hardest hit areas like Wynona to help survivors and distribute supplies.

PetTalk

Pet Talk: Why do shelters ask so many questions when you are adopting?

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 5:02 PM EDT
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By Meteorologist Christian Johansen
Why do shelters ask so many questions when you are adopting?

Technology

High-speed internet to expand to over 14,000 places in Pittsylvania County

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:56 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
Construction has already started, and installation will begin first in Renan and Sandy Level.

Crime

Two arrested; fentanyl and stolen gun seized in Amherst County

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:49 PM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
More charges are anticipated, according to the sheriff’s office, as the investigation continues.

Court

Trump grand jury poised to take pre-planned break from case

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:43 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and MICHAEL R. SISAK
The break, which was scheduled in advance when the panel was convened in January, coincides with Passover, Easter and spring break for the New York City public school system.

7@four

Legends of Grayson Old-Timer Weekend music event set

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:29 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The event promotes Grayson County’s long history of old-time musicians.

Crime

‘Didn’t hesitate’: Police identify 2 officers who took down Nashville school shooter

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:28 PM EDT
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By Lydia Fielder and Emily Van de Riet
The officers who took down the shooter at The Covenant School in Nashville on Monday have been identified.

Crime

No one arrested after man shot in NW Roanoke

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:14 PM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
Police say there is no threat to the public.

Women's History Month

Women’s History Month: WDBJ7 profiles longest-serving female park ranger in Virginia

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 3:55 PM EDT
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By Meteorologist Catherine Maxwell
Back in the 1970s, Saundra Tomlinson was the only female working at Natural Tunnel State Park. In a field where only men were employed, she took a chance and applied for an opening at the park.

Here @ Home

LEAP helps make a delicious chicken stew

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 3:50 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
It has simple ingredients, and will not take long to whip up for your family.

Religion

Vatican: Pope to be hospitalized for days for lung infection

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 3:49 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Pope Francis was hospitalized with a lung infection Wednesday after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days and will remain in the hospital for several days of treatment, the Vatican said.

Here @ Home

Combat toxic positivity in the workplace

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 3:24 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Do you find yourself in a work environment where the culture feels toxic?

Here @ Home

Registered apprenticeships offer learning, career opportunities

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Kate Capodanno
These apprenticeships allow people to learn on the job while they train and acquire new skills.

Investigation

No charges filed against homeowner who shot intruder

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 2:32 PM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
The homeowner used a handgun to shoot a man who had broken into the homeowner’s home.

Crime

Two teens injured in NW Roanoke shooting; teen arrested

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 1:54 PM EDT
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By Justin Geary
Police say a teenage boy and girl were injured in the shooting; both had what appeared to be minor wounds.

Court

Detectives called to testify in trial of man accused of killing two-year-old

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 1:25 PM EDT
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By Andrew Webb
Andrew Byrd is accused of many crimes including the killing of two-year-old Harper Mitchell in 2020.

Fire

Roanoke auto shop fire ruled accidental

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 12:29 PM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
No one was hurt in a fire at an automotive shop in Roanoke Wednesday.
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