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News

The Roanoke County School Board voted to put the Burton Center for Arts and Technology back on...

Roanoke Co. School Board puts CTE Center back on Capital Improvement Project list, hope supervisors meet them halfway

Updated: 46 minutes ago
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By Will Thomas
The School Board’s ask of an additional $21 million brought the two to a stand-still over the last week.

Crime

Photo depicting jail cell bars

Nurse arrested in connection to inmate’s death in Henry County

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The investigation revealed the on-duty nurse had falsified the inmate's medical records.

Investigation

Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis addresses reporters Thursday, March 23, 2023 in...

Police chief fires officer, releases video of shooting death in Virginia

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and MATTHEW BARAKAT
Fairfax County's police chief announced the officer's dismissal and released body camera footage showing the shooting of Timothy McCree Johnson.

7@four

Sisters Who Opened Your Pie Blacksburg Talk Entrepreneurship

Pizza shop owners share stories on entrepreneurship

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Your Pie owners Dawn Holsea and Renee Gooding, who are sisters, dropped by 7@four to share their tales.

Science

Large asteroid coming close, but zero chance of hitting us

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
NASA said it’s rare for an asteroid of its size to come so close to Earth.

News

Virginia facilities expanding medication treatment access for substance use disorder

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Leanna Scachetti
The Virginia Department of Corrections is expanding access to buprenorphine, while Carilion Clinic makes plan to work with hospitals statewide.

Court

Trump grand jury turns to other matters, done for the week

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The Manhattan grand jury investigating Donald Trump over hush money payments met on other matters Thursday, further delaying a vote on whether or not to indict the former president, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Crime

Teenager dead after shooting on Thursday

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The shooting caused a lockout for Dunbar Middle and R.S. Payne Elementary schools until police confirmed there was no threat to students and staff.

Business News

Botetourt County welcoming brewery to Daleville

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
The deal is expected to close in early May.

Economy

Community partners and leaders come together for Hunger Summit

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
“Everyone is focused on not just making sure people have enough to eat but the food is of high quality,” said Plenty Executive Director Nancy Tome.
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Recalls

Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The affiliated Korean automakers are recalling the vehicles and warning people to park them away from structures until repairs are made.

Transportation

TSA is hiring agents for Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
The next recruiting event is April 20 at the Williamson Road library.

Safety

Danville’s Lead Safe program works to remove lead from homes to prevent poisoning in children

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Makayla Shelton
Children with exposure to lead could experience kidney failure, slowed growth, anemia, and more.

Schools

Virginia Tech to vote on tuition and fees next month

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Andrew Webb
University Spokesperson Mark Owczarski says, usually, the tuition is set in March, but the state budget process is affecting the timeline this year.

Schools

Radford City Schools altering elementary schedule for 2023-2024

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Andrew Webb
Starting next school year elementary school students will hit the books later on Wednesdays and Thursdays to give teachers more time for planning and meetings.

Here @ Home

How safe is your money?

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Natalie Faunce
Silicon Valley Bank & Signature Bank failed, what now?

Here @ Home

Here @ Home shows off chickpea salad recipe

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Natalie Faunce
An easy salad that's also economical

Here @ Home

Downtown Ambassadors clean up downtown Roanoke

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Natalie Faunce
Cleaning up downtown for residents and visitors alike

Here @ Home

DWR addresses concerns over Chronic Wasting Disease

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Natalie Faunce
A look at how the deer population can be affected

Fire

Brush fire destroys home in Rocky Mount

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
No one was home when the fire broke out.

National Politics

Biden marks anniversary of Affordable Care Act

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By CNN Newsource staff
The president is expected to slam House Republican proposals the White House dubbed a “five-alarm fire.”

Sports

AP source: Steve Apostolopoulos joins bidding for Commanders

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Apostolopoulos joins groups led by Josh Harris and Tilman Fertitta in getting approved by the league to bid on the team.

Investigation

Manhattan DA rejects GOP demand for info on Trump case

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and FARNOUSH AMIRI
The Republican chairmen of three House committees on Monday sent a letter to Bragg seeking information about his actions in the Trump case.

Recreation

Mother-son team from Va. completes 7 half marathons in 7 continents

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Sarah Bloom
A Quinton boy set out to race across seven continents in seven days with his mom.

Consumer

Every major fast-food chain, ranked by customer satisfaction

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Elizabeth Jackson
Stacker ranked 23 major fast-food brands based on their 2022 customer satisfaction score, as calculated by the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

Crime

Man arrested for murder after woman found dead in Rockbridge County

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
Leland David Johnson has been arrested for second-degree murder for the death of Stormie Markland.

Crime

VIDEO: Reward upped to $10k in 2017 Danville homicide

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
Sept. 12, 2017, Tahir Mahmud was shot and killed at Joy Food Store in the 500 block of Riverside Drive.

Fire

Stony Creek home destroyed in fire

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
Crews say the fire was reported at 7:44 p.m. and the house was described as being “fully engulfed” in flames.

International

US denies Chinese claim it drove away American destroyer

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and DAVID RISING Associated Press
The incident comes amid growing tensions between China and the United States in the region.

Politics

Gov. Youngkin to visit Bristol, Abingdon Thursday

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Janay Reece
Gov. Youngkin will first visit Virginia High School to hold a fentanyl listening session with teachers and students.

Early Years

EARLY YEARS: Families can stock up on clothes, shoes, toys and more at LFA Kids Consignment Sale

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Kimberly McBroom
Shoppers can get great bargains, while sellers can turn closet clutter into cash

College

Fans cheer on Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball as team departs for Seattle

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Will Thomas
A crowd of around 50 fans joined them in Blacksburg as they hopped on the bus and headed to the airport.

Politics

Roanoke City Council member welcomes new assistant city managers, talks search for new police chief

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Will Thomas
The City of Roanoke will soon have three assistant city managers. Angie O’Brien and current Roanoke Police Chief Sam Roman were appointed on Monday.

News

Roanoke Police Chief talks upcoming new role, reflects on time with RPD

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:51 PM EDT
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By Will Thomas
Roanoke Police Chief Sam Roman was named an assistant city manager, effective in July, on Monday.

Accident

One dead in Bedford County crash

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 9:15 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Virginia State Police say the crash happened at 12:40 p.m. on Route 460, just west of Heightview Drive in Bedford County.

Safety

TikTok sends influencers to Washington as its troubles grow

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:22 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and KELVIN CHAN
The CEO is due to answer questions Thursday from U.S. lawmakers concerned about the social media platform’s effects on its young user base and possible national security risks posed by the popular app, which was founded by Chinese entrepreneurs.

Fire

Fire in downtown Hot Springs damages building with restaurants and apartments

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:08 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
Two people were able to get out safely and no one was hurt.

Investigation

AP sources: Manhattan DA postpones Trump grand jury session

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:42 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and MICHAEL R. SISAK and ERIC TUCKER
The reason for the cancellation of Wednesday’s sessions was not immediately clear, though it comes as the grand jury has been hearing from final witnesses.

Economy

Fed raises key rate by quarter-point despite bank turmoil

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:03 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
The Federal Reserve extended its year-long fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point despite concerns that higher borrowing rates could worsen the turmoil that has gripped the banking system.

Economy

Expected casino revenue could increase Danville’s budget by more than $12 million

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:47 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
Larking says the main theme for the budget is investing in Danville’s young people.

Women's History Month

Roanoke’s LGBTQ+ women’s history being documented, shared thanks to history project

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:42 PM EDT
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By Leanna Scachetti
“I think our legacy is just the importance of community.”

7@four

Girl Scouts’ Tough Cookie Race is this weekend

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:31 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
This event supports Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council with a cross-country course at Greenfield Recreation Park in Botetourt County.

7@four

Open house will celebrate anniversary of Straight Street ministry

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
An open house is scheduled for the afternoon of March 25 to celebrate the 28th anniversary of Roanoke’s Straight Street ministries.

Community

Danville Police Department has conversations with the community through ‘Coffee with a Cop’

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:29 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
The goal is to answer any questions, hear concerns, and strengthen relationships with community members.

PetTalk

Pet Talk: Is your cat showing signs of pain?

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:26 PM EDT
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By Meteorologist Christian Johansen
Is your cat showing signs of pain?

Investigation

Body found in search for missing Christiansburg man

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:17 PM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
Police in Hardy County, West Virginia confirm the body was found March 22, 2023 in the area where Siegfried Holzer’s vehicle was recovered.

Schools

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools prepares for consolidation plan with Covington

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:04 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
The school division's team store recently launched with a new mascot and merchandise for families.

Fire

“A great sadness, almost like a loss of a family member.” Vinton prepares for downtown demolition

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:46 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
As many as 7 buildings could be affected.

History

Montgomery Museum receives statewide museum award

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:18 PM EDT
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By Andrew Webb
The museum received the 2023 Virginia Association of Museums Innovations Award.

Animals

Rabid skunk confirmed in Troutville

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:16 PM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
Virginia health officials have confirmed rabies in the area of Autumn Lane in Troutville.
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