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Fire

Peters Creek Apartment fire

Two residents, one firefighter injured in Roanoke County apartment fire

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Leslie Johnson
Roanoke County Fire & Rescue responded to an apartment fire Tuesday evening, September 17.

News

GCHS Cheerleaders give the Lt. Governor a warm welcome.

Lt. Governor Sears honors Grayson County High School for their successful graduation rate

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Annabelle Kinney
Students at Grayson County High School on Tuesday gave Lt. Governor Winsome Earle Sears a warm welcome as she honored their school’s success of having a one hundred percent graduation rate. 

News

Commonwealth Transportation Board revisits routing decision for Interstate 73.

Commonwealth Transportation Board rescinds I-73 routing decision

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Joe Dashiell
More than 20 years after the state first approved the corridor for Interstate 73, the Commonwealth Transportation Board has voted to rescind the location decision for the proposed highway.

Crime

Two students charged in separate incidents involving school threats

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Leslie Johnson
A high school and middle school student were charged in two separate incidents involving threats.

Accident

School bus crash, generic

No serious injuries in Botetourt County school bus crash

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Leslie Johnson
No serious injuries were reported in a school bus crash.

Safety

A deputy with Giles County Sheriff's Office monitors cars driving by Eastern Elementary Middle...

Giles County Sheriff's Office now supervises school zone to keep students and parents safe

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Lindsey Cook
Giles County Sheriff's Office has begun a direct approach to limiting speeding in around Eastern Elementary Middle School.

Health

New 23-hour crisis center

23-hour crisis center to help those dealing with mental health emergencies

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Makayla Shelton
The new crisis center is in response to the growing need for emergency room alternatives.

Good News

Rockbridge County horse rescue

Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department rescues weak horse

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Leslie Johnson
Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department rescued a horse named Lola Monday, September 16.

Schools

ACHS is adding a new auditorium, cafeteria, and renovations throughout the entire building.

Touring Amherst County High School: Addition, renovation progress

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Tynisha Jackson
It’s been nearly a year since ACHS's groundbreaking.

Development

Roanoke City Council

Roanoke City Council votes on controversial zoning amendments

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
Roanoke City Council voted in favor of the controversial zoning amendments.
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Crime

Brian Burnette mugshot

Lynchburg man arrested after standoff with police

Updated: Sep. 16, 2024 at 9:38 PM EDT
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By Leslie Johnson
A man was arrested after a standoff with police which lasted for several hours.

Accident

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Two injured in Roanoke County crash

Updated: Sep. 16, 2024 at 8:46 PM EDT
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By Leslie Johnson
Two people are injured after a two-vehicle crash Monday, September 16.

Education

State lawmakers to consider new education funding formula

Updated: Sep. 16, 2024 at 6:04 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
State lawmakers are taking a closer look at the way Virginia distributes education dollars to public schools across the state.

Crime

Ronald W. Liptrap mugshot

Man arrested for alleged sexual assault on underage girls

Updated: Sep. 16, 2024 at 5:51 PM EDT
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By Leslie Johnson
Ronald W. Liptrap of Covington was arrested and charged with sexual assault and public intoxication.

Community

Giles County High School football team rallies around teammate after injury.

High school student trains for 5k to help veterans, despite being injured

Updated: Sep. 16, 2024 at 5:34 PM EDT
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By Annabelle Kinney
One Giles County High School student is turning his setbacks into strength by training for a 5k for a cause.

Safety

The organization installed it’s first security camera at a Lynchburg home, Monday morning.

Security cameras being provided and installed for Lynchburg residents to deter crime

Updated: Sep. 16, 2024 at 5:34 PM EDT
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By Amir Massenburg
The organization installed it’s first security camera at a Lynchburg home, Monday morning.

Safety

Empty gray road and the white traffic lines

Multiple counties conduct surveys on potential solutions for high crash areas

Updated: Sep. 16, 2024 at 5:07 PM EDT
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By Leslie Johnson
Surveys are being conducted by multiple counties on potential solutions for high crash intersections and corridors in the area.

Schools

Martinsville raises truancy charges

Martinsville raises truancy charge to combat student absenteeism

Updated: Sep. 16, 2024 at 4:51 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
To try to increase attendance, the school district and the Commonwealth’s Attorney are putting pressure on parents.

Politics

Governor Youngkin releases statement on second Trump assassination attempt

Updated: Sep. 15, 2024 at 6:57 PM EDT
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By Leslie Johnson
Governor Youngkin's statement on Trump assassination attempt.

Entertainment

Over twenty-thousand people came out to Buchanan this month for the 9th annual Beaver Dam Farm...

9th annual Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival wraps up with fortunate weather and vendor success

Updated: Sep. 15, 2024 at 6:23 PM EDT
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By Lindsey Cook
A fan-favorite summertime festival wraps up today and organizers are celebrating the successful sunflower festival.

Politics

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at...

Donald Trump campaign releases statement after gunshots in his vicinity

Updated: Sep. 15, 2024 at 2:47 PM EDT
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By Leslie Johnson
Donald Trump's campaign team released a statement after gunshots at a rally Sunday, September 15.

Community

Town of Bluefield's annual Autumn Jamboree showcases small businesses

Town of Bluefield's annual Autumn Jamboree showcases small businesses

Updated: Sep. 14, 2024 at 9:48 PM EDT
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By Clayton McChesney
While we’re a little ways away from the official start of fall, people in Bluefield, Virginia got an early start on their fall celebration as the annual Autumn Jamboree returned to downtown Bluefield on Saturday.

Crime

Brandon Lee Vicars mugshot

Man arrested for warrants in multiple counties

Updated: Sep. 14, 2024 at 6:24 PM EDT
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By Leslie Johnson
A man was arrested for outstanding warrants in multiple counties.

Schools

Fans, players and family gather for the Pulaski County football game on Saturday after it was...

Pulaski County schools return to (almost) normal routine after online threats

Updated: Sep. 14, 2024 at 6:19 PM EDT
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By Lindsey Cook
Several of our hometown school districts have cancelled classes due to concerning threats. Pulaski County Public Schools is one of them, but the district is determined to get to the bottom of these threats and back on a normal schedule.

Good News

Lynchburg Police Department rescues injured puppy

Lynchburg Police Department rescues injured puppy

Updated: Sep. 14, 2024 at 4:02 PM EDT
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By Leslie Johnson
A Lynchburg Police Department officer rescued a puppy while on duty Saturday, September 14.

Fire

Fire engine generic

Elderly woman dead, firefighter injured in Lynchburg house fire

Updated: Sep. 14, 2024 at 3:43 PM EDT
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By Leslie Johnson
An elderly woman is dead after a house fire Saturday, September 14.

History

Roanoke College unveils design for memorial honoring enslaved laborers.

Roanoke College reveals design for memorial honoring enslaved laborers

Updated: Sep. 13, 2024 at 7:37 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
A new memorial at Roanoke College will honor enslaved laborers who helped build the campus. Friday afternoon, the school revealed the design.

Business News

New hospice house on track to open soon in Roanoke.

New hospice house on track to open soon in Roanoke

Updated: Sep. 13, 2024 at 6:59 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
Good Samaritan Hospice is now hiring and training staff for its new hospice house, with the goal of accepting its first patient in the next 60 days.

Schools

Pulaski County Public Schools

Pulaski County Public Schools releases update on school threats

Updated: Sep. 13, 2024 at 6:20 PM EDT
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By Leslie Johnson
Pulaski County Public Schools will resume as normal Monday, September 16.

Good News

99-year-old uses bingo winnings to donate school supplies to elementary school students.

99-year-old former teacher uses bingo winnings to buy school supplies

Updated: Sep. 13, 2024 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
The supplies have already made a positive impact in the classroom.

Community

Feeding Southwest Virginia team, state officials and partners gather to cut a ribbon unveiling...

State officials join Feeding Southwest Virginia to introduce remodeled food bank

Updated: Sep. 13, 2024 at 5:50 PM EDT
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By Lindsey Cook
Many people need help putting food on the table and Feeding Southwest Virginia is there to help. Today the organization cut ribbon on a new and improved distribution center.

Business News

Aspiring entrepreneurs from Virginia Tech gathered to pitch their startup concepts for a...

Virginia Tech students compete at business Pitch Party

Updated: Sep. 13, 2024 at 5:02 PM EDT
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By Taylor Locke
Aspiring entrepreneurs from Virginia Tech gathered to pitch their startup concepts for a chance to win $10,000.  

Safety

Devon Staley

Missing Bedford County man found deceased

Updated: Sep. 13, 2024 at 4:53 PM EDT
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By Leslie Johnson
Investigators say the death is not considered suspicious.

Crime

Toney Lee Lanham Jr. mugshot

Man arrested after gun thefts from Christiansburg store

Updated: Sep. 13, 2024 at 3:55 PM EDT
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By Leslie Johnson
A man was arrested after a burglary involving gun thefts at a store Thursday, September 5.

Environment

The English Elm at the Wilson Warehouse in Virginia has now been designated the largest in...

State champion English Elm tree discovered in Buchanan

Updated: Sep. 13, 2024 at 3:15 PM EDT
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By Chief Meteorologist Brent Watts
The English Elm tree is 125 years old. It has a height of 81 feet and a canopy spread of 81 feet.

Community

Ellen Jo Powell and Myrtle Shields rekindled a friendship stronger than ever.

Childhood friends reunite decades later at a Danville senior living community

Updated: Sep. 13, 2024 at 6:33 AM EDT
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By Tynisha Jackson
Ellen Jo Powell and Myrtle Shields rekindled a friendship that's stronger than ever.

Your Vote Virginia

The portal also provides students non-partisan information about each candidate.

Virginia Tech launches portal for students to register to vote

Updated: Sep. 12, 2024 at 4:54 PM EDT
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By Annabelle Kinney
With less than two months until the election, Virginia Tech has launched a new tool to make it easier for students to get registered.

Animals

Michigan whitetail deer.

Deer overpopulation becomes growing concern across Southwest Virginia

Updated: Sep. 12, 2024 at 4:19 PM EDT
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By Leila Mitchell
The increasing deer population in Southwest Virginia is causing damage to plants, increasing the risk of tick-borne illnesses, and prompting officials to propose stricter regulations.

Your Vote Virginia

Get to know candidates before you vote!

Martinsville City Council candidates to attend forum at New College Institute

Updated: Sep. 12, 2024 at 8:06 AM EDT
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By Tynisha Jackson
Get to know candidates before you vote!

Fire

Roanoke house fire

Crews battle early morning house fire in Roanoke

Updated: Sep. 12, 2024 at 5:24 AM EDT
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By Tynisha Jackson
When crews arrived, they saw flames coming from one side of the home.

National Politics

Political Experts React to Presidential Debate

Political experts weigh in on Tuesday’s presidential debate

Updated: Sep. 11, 2024 at 6:45 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
In the wake of Tuesday's presidential debate, political pundits give Vice President Kamala Harris the edge over former President Donald Trump. But they offer different takes on what it might mean for the race.

Development

Reimagine Chatham

Reimagine Chatham study reveals desires for town’s future

Updated: Sep. 11, 2024 at 3:31 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
"This is our opportunity to really be a part of transforming this community."

Safety

The kits come with many different visual and tactile items for patients to use.

Pulaski County adds sensory emergency kits to ambulances

Updated: Sep. 11, 2024 at 3:10 PM EDT
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By Annabelle Kinney
With new sensory emergency kits, Pulaski County Public Safety is helping to ease the burden for those who may get overstimulated or have a language barrier during a crisis or emergency event.

Politics

Lynchburg City Council Discusses Salary Raises

Lynchburg City Council discusses salary raises for council members

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 11:17 PM EDT
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By Leslie Johnson
The Lynchburg City Council met to discuss salary raises for council members.

Business News

Our Lady of the Valley

Senior living facility in Roanoke celebrates 35th anniversary

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 8:34 PM EDT
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By Leslie Johnson
A senior living facility, Our Lady of the Valley, is celebrating its 35th anniversary.

Health

The Hope Initiative recognized the Roanoke Police Department and other partners as it marked...

Hope Initiative recognizes police and other partners on 8th anniversary

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 8:24 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
Since 2016, the Hope Initiative has helped more than 3,000 people facing drug addiction find treatment and recovery. Tuesday morning, the Bradley Free Clinic thanked the Roanoke City Police Department and other partners who made that possible.

Development

City of Danville, Office of Economic Development

Danville hosts third annual Southern Virginia Regional Housing Summit

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 8:17 PM EDT
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By Leslie Johnson
The City of Danville will host the third annual Southern Regional Housing Summit.

Community

Gainsboro mural

New Gainsboro mural celebrates the community

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 7:26 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
The mural doesn’t just capture the eye—it has captured people’s heart.

Animals

Danville Area Humane Society

Danville Area Humane Society and local campaign at odds; both hoping to lower 77% kill rate

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 6:44 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
Danville City Council has received 550 letters from people on behalf of Danville Deserves Better seeking change.

National Politics

This combination of photos taken at campaign rallies in Atlanta shows Vice President Kamala...

Former governors, political expert weigh in on Presidential Debate

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 6:37 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
WDBJ7 political analyst Bob Denton and two former Virginia Governors say the stakes are high for both campaigns. And with polls indicating the race is very close, they say it could provide a pivotal moment in the fall campaign. 
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