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Memorial

Adam Ward Classic set for February 3-4

Updated: 46 minutes ago
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By Justin Geary
The majority of the proceeds will go to the Adam Ward Scholarship Fund.

Community

The Roanoke Regional Chamber presents LewisGale Regional Health System's Dr. Dominique Dempah...

Community members recognized at 133rd “Meeting of the Membership”

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Will Thomas
More than a hundred people gathered to say thank you to police officers, healthcare workers, teachers and even some members of the chamber.

Education

Education Success Accounts Bill Proposed In General Assembly

Virginia Republicans tout school choice bill; Democrats call it a nonstarter

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Daniel Grimes
Republicans in the Virginia General Assembly are hoping to pass a bill they say would give parents a choice about where to send their children to school, while Democrats say the bill would harm those it’s trying to help.

Schools

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools logo

Sharon Elementary School closes Friday due to rodent problem

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Sharon Elementary School closes Friday after rodents were found in the building.

Court

Liberty University files motion to dismiss lawsuit by former employee

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Jessica Mardian and Will Thomas
Dr. John Markley, filed that lawsuit last November. He’s asking for a trial by jury and $20 million in damages.

Investigation

VSP to conduct investigation over incident at Roanoke City Jail

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The Virginia State Police has been asked by the Roanoke City Sheriff to conduct an investigation involving an incident at the Roanoke City Jail.

Health

Catawba Hospital plan clears first hurdle in House of Delegates

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Joe Dashiell
The plan that would transform Catawba Hospital has cleared its first hurdle in the House of Delegates.

Court

Settlement reached in Famous Anthony’s Hepatitis A lawsuit

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff and Kristin Hodges
A settlement was reached Thursday between the Famous Anthony’s claimants and the insurance company in federal court.

Consumer

Postal Service: Staff shortages lead to sporadic delivery in Roanoke

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
“A sporadic delivery may mean that mail delivery didn’t take place that day,” said Bogenberger. “You know we try to do everything we can to make sure mail is delivered every day.”

Politics

Virginia Senate committee defeats abortion restrictions

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Joe Dashiell and The Associated Press
Democrats in the Virginia Senate have defeated three bills that would have restricted access to abortion.
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Entertainment

Big names set for Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
The festival returns to Historic Downtown Bristol, Tenn./Va. for its 23rd annual event September 8-10.

Crime

Inmates on the loose after escaping Abingdon jail

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
The inmates are Johnny Shane Brown, 51 of Rogersville, Tennessee, and Albert Lee Ricketson, 31 of Abingdon.

Schools

Renovations underway at George Washington High School, track almost complete

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Makayla Shelton
The renovations began last summer after voters approved the 1% sales tax increase.

Schools

Danville Public Schools to receive two additional School Resource Officers

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Makayla Shelton
The new SRO for the elementary schools will start in February.

Business News

Los Amigos Bar and Grill opens new location on Orange Avenue

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
“Local music, so, we’re going to have line dancing on Thursdays, live bands on Fridays, and DJs on Saturdays to try to bring the whole fun atmosphere but yet still have the family atmosphere during the day,” said Marketing Manager Sandra Arangui.

Business News

Christiansburg business shows no signs of closing despite building listed for sale

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Andrew Webb
The Bear Dance Market opened in Christiansburg in 2019

High School

MCPS School Board working to fill athletic training positions

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Andrew Webb
Athletic trainers are currently provided through a partnership with VCOM, LewisGale, and Carilion but this year only Christiansburg High School and Eastern Montgomery High Schools have them.

Crime

Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Craig County

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
Kyle Adam Mills, 22 of Christiansburg, died from his injuries. No officers were injured.

Investigation

Deputies: No weapon found at Benjamin Franklin Middle School after search

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
Deputies say that Thursday morning a student at the school began yelling that someone had a gun.

Crime

Buena Vista manhunt ends; suspects in custody

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
Rockbridge County reports “All persons have been apprehended for incident at 4th St. and Linden Avenue in the City of Buena Vista.”

Crime

Man arrested for Roanoke shooting death

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
Christopher A. Arias, 20, is in the Roanoke City Jail.

Development

Boones Mill Town Council adopts downtown revitalization plan

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
The town manager says the plan incorporates and reflects public input gathered during the planning process.

Accident

No injuries reported after Henry County School bus crash

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 9:13 AM EST
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By Justin Geary
The crash occurred on US-58E BUS near Mount Olivet Rd. and has been cleared.

Black History Month

Glencoe Mansion to host panel discussion, unveil new exhibit on slavery in Appalachia

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:43 AM EST
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By Janay Reece
Now descendants and historians are working to make sure their lives are not forgotten, and their legacy lives on.

Schools

School districts look to fill hundreds of teacher positions at job fair

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 4:19 AM EST
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By Janay Reece
Most schools are looking to hire teachers for all grades, including positions in school administration.

Health

Carilion Clinic hosting trainings for traumatic bleeding events

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 12:14 AM EST
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By Will Thomas
The next training will be held at the Buchanan Public Library on Saturday Jan. 28 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Schools

Counselors analyze impact school threats have on mental health

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 11:53 PM EST
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By Will Thomas
These traumatic events can impact everyone involved, students, teachers, parents in many ways.

Education

School board votes out Newport News schools superintendent

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 11:16 PM EST
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By NBC12 Newsroom and John Hood
The Newport News School Board voted 5-1 Wednesday night to let Dr. George Parker III go from his position as superintendent.

Health

Virginia Democrats outline mental health proposals

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:43 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
Virginia Democrats outlined legislation to improve Virginia's behavioral health system, during a news conference Wednesday morning.

Environment

Pulaski County launches ‘One Bag Challenge’

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 5:24 PM EST
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By Andrew Webb
The “One Bag Challenge” encourages people to pick up a bag’s worth of trash from the side of county roads.

Development

Blacksburg approves Capital Improvement Program

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 5:19 PM EST
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By Andrew Webb
The CIP is done every year and extends out over five years showing how and when the town should make major investments.

Crime

Teen arrested for threatening phone call that led to E.C. Glass lockdown

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 5:06 PM EST
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By Justin Geary and Pat Thomas
The boy, who is not a current student at E. C. Glass, was charged with “Use of profane, threatening, or indecent language over the telephone.”

Education

Danville Public Schools launches new AIM STEM academies for K-12 students

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 4:48 PM EST
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By Makayla Shelton
Elementary school students as early as kindergarten can explore careers in hospitality and tourism, law and leadership, health and more.

Schools

Franklin County Public Schools seeking public input on next superintendent

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 4:23 PM EST
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By Kristin Hodges
The Franklin County School Board is beginning the process of hiring a new superintendent. First, it is seeking public input on qualifications.

Business News

Texas Roadhouse headed to Danville, bringing around 200 jobs

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 4:23 PM EST
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By Makayla Shelton
Texas Roadhouse will be opening at the Danville Mall next to the Starbucks and Aspen Dental.

Crime

Fentanyl seized, man arrested in Roanoke drug investigation

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 2:30 PM EST
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By Pat Thomas
A seized package of drugs contained 2.3 pounds of Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid.

Investigation

Attorney General releases parole board report alleging repeated violations

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 2:02 PM EST
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By Pat Thomas and Joe Dashiell
Attorney General Miyares has released a report on the Virginia Parole Board, detailing what he says are significant and repeated violations of Parole Board policies and state law.

Crime

Roanoke Police shoot man accused of threatening officer with knife

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 8:41 AM EST
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By Justin Geary and Patsy Montesinos
Police say the officer was trying to de-escalate the situation when the person pulled out a knife.

Early Years

EARLY YEARS: Student Registered Apprenticeship Showcase highlights opportunities for students in CTE industry in Roanoke Valley

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 8:20 AM EST
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By Kimberly McBroom
Roanoke Valley high school sophomores and juniors can learn more about CTE, and how they can get certified in some jobs before graduation

Crime

Man hospitalized with gunshot wound after altercation in Henry County

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:17 AM EST
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By Justin Geary
35-year-old David Goodwin was arrested and charged with malicious wounding.

College

Bassett QB Hairston commits to Hokies

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 11:30 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
Four-year Bassett High School quarterback Ja’Ricous Hairston announced Tuesday on Twitter that he would be making the move to be a Hokie.

Schools

Roanoke City School Board discusses potential staff raises in 2023-2024 budget

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:23 PM EST
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By Will Thomas
The Roanoke City School Board is in early discussions on its 2023-2024 budget

Recreation

Roanoke community discusses future of Eureka Recreation Center

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 9:54 PM EST
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By Will Thomas
Roanoke City is working on revamping the Eureka Recreation Center to modernize what it has to offer.

Investigation

Lawyer for teacher shot by 6-year-old student making first public remarks since shooting

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 9:42 PM EST
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By NBC12 Newsroom
The lawyer representing the teacher allegedly shot by a 6-year-old student at Richneck Elementary School is set to make public remarks Wednesday morning.

Health

State report recommends transformation of Catawba Hospital

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:16 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
The latest report follows preliminary findings released last month. It includes detailed recommendations and cost estimates between $147 million and $240 million.

Politics

House subcommittee votes to roll back recent election reforms

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:48 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
Election laws continue to fuel debate in the General Assembly. Tuesday morning, a House subcommittee advanced legislation that would roll back some recent reforms.

Sports

Rolen only writers’ vote for Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2023

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:20 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
The new addition to the 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame was announced during a special broadcast on MLB Network Tuesday evening.

Development

Canal beside White Mill to become swift water rescue training center and white water rafting channel

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 5:22 PM EST
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By Makayla Shelton
Danville Parks and Recreation is planning bring life back to the canal by nearly doubling its size.

Economy

Roanoke’s Redevelopment and Housing Authority looking for solutions as Section 8 applicants struggle to find affordable housing

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 5:14 PM EST
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By Isabella Ledonne
Officials say the immediate solution is to have more landlords participate in the program.

Consumer

Danville Utilities to raise customer rates in response to inflation

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 5:07 PM EST
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By Makayla Shelton
Customers who use around 1,000 kilowatt hours per month would see an increase of about 50 cent per month.
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