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Community

Fans trade in food items for a ticket to the Salem Red Sox game

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
Landscape Supply Inc said this is the biggest charitable drive they’ve ever organized in Roanoke.

Health

UVA Health discusses new info on monkeypox

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Anahita Jafary
Monkeypox cases are on the rise across the country, and UVA Health is working to make sure important resources are available.

Back-to-School

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. provides free haircuts for children

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
The organization is on a mission to serve students with scissors and clippers. They will be providing free haircuts again on Monday.

Safety

Charlottesville, police have safety measures in place as Aug. 12th anniversary approaches

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Bria Stith
Charlottesville says there are no specific, credible threats to connected to August 12.

Safety

Body found, believed to be person reported missing out of Alleghany Co.

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Eddie Callahan
Walton is around five-feet-11 inches, weighs about 155 pounds and has blue eyes.

Fire

Three taken to hospital after Roanoke crash and fire

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
The driver of a car hit a building, with the car ending up in the building, which then caught fire.

Travel

More than 600 flights delayed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, the most in U.S. on Saturday

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 9:59 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
More than 600 flights were delayed coming in or out of Charlotte on Saturday.

Back-to-School

Thousands attend Lynchburg back-to-school event

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 6:48 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
Thousands of families gathered at the University of Lynchburg to the back-to-school event hosted by One Community One Voice.

Back-to-School

School shopping projected to double this year: Ways to save

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 6:39 PM EDT
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By Bria Stith
Back to school shopping is underway, and based on a new survey, parents are expecting those costs to double form last year.

Business News

Neon Culture Brewing will be the first Black-owned brewery in Charlottesville

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 6:37 PM EDT
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By Bria Stith
The first black-owned brewery in the Charlottesville area is coming soon.
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Business News

New business Books by the Pound opens in Lynchburg

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 6:32 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
Books by the Pound does exactly what you’d expect– sells books by the pound.

Accident

Multiple incidents cleared after travel disruptions Saturday

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 2:55 PM EDT
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By Eddie Callahan
The crash was at mile marker 68.1.

Business News

Joe Goodpies in Vinton shuts its doors

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 2:16 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
A popular brick-oven pizzeria has closed as of Saturday.

Community

Garden of Grace sees a growing need

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 1:20 AM EDT
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By Kate Capodanno
A church in Botetourt County is pulling baskets of produce from its community garden in hopes of filling the plates of its neighbors in need.

Traffic

I-81S back open in Montgomery Co. after vehicle fire

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 12:42 AM EDT
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By Eddie Callahan
The fire was reported at mile marker 127.

Entertainment

What’s What With the Weekend, August 6-7

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 11:55 PM EDT
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By Eddie Callahan
Your Hometown Station is the top spot getting you out and ready for the weekend.

Weather News

Virginia Tech experts discuss Kentucky flooding impacts

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 10:40 PM EDT
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By Will Thomas
Relief efforts continue in Eastern Kentucky following devastating flooding in late July, that killed 37.

Crime

Cold case: Decades after Charlotte woman was found murdered, daughter pushes to rename street in her memory

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 10:17 PM EDT
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By Brandon Hamilton
Martha McIllwaine was 29 years old when her body was found in a Charlotte pond.

Back-to-School

Annual “load the bus celebration” kicks off in Roanoke

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 10:17 PM EDT
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By Will Thomas
The event focuses on making sure students have all the supplies they need in time for the new school year.

Entertainment

Whitesnake cancels tour due to lead singer’s illness

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 10:06 PM EDT
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By Eddie Callahan
Whitesnake will not be making their September 9 appearance at Elmwood Park after the band’s announcement canceling their tour dates.

Back-to-School

Childcare in southwest Virginia unable to meet “astronomical” demand

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 7:48 PM EDT
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By Leanna Scachetti
Providers and organizations who support them say they struggle to hire people to fill positions that could allow them to accept more children.

Business News

Ribbon-cutting for Buena Vista business a first for new innovation center

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 7:21 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
A ribbon-cutting in Buena Vista was a milestone for a new business there, and a preview of coming attractions for the business incubator where it started.

Entertainment

Downtown Stuart has final concert in First Friday Summer Jam Series

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 7:04 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
Music Road Co performed a variety of music at the amphitheater.

Development

Town of Stuart begins downtown revitalization planning

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:53 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
The plan involves improved architecture, filling vacant store fronts, and potentially bringing back the Star Theatre.

Crime

Charlotte woman working as nanny charged with stealing prescription pills, valuables from families

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:34 PM EDT
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By Caroline Hicks
CMPD arrested 33-year-old Sarah Catherine Seltzer on Thursday.

Community

UPDATE: Guns & Hoses softball benefit postponed

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:33 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
A Guns & Hoses Benefit Softball game Friday night in Buena Vista will raise money for children's playground.

Memorial

Friends, family come together to continue woman’s mission after cancer death

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:07 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
Jaclyn Hostetter wanted to raise money to help nurses after domestic violence led to the deaths of four Rockbridge County healthcare workers.

Animals

Bedford County Animal Shelter receives 50 cats after owner is evicted

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 5:54 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter, Inc Director Stacy Epperson says they are begging people to adopt animals.

Sports

Highest-known sale of any trading card brings $7.25 million

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 5:35 PM EDT
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By Eddie Callahan
The number one spot will almost certainly last only a handful of weeks at the hands of an iconic #7.

Development

Roanoke celebrates ‘Street Scape’ project on Melrose Avenue

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 4:50 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
Mayor Lea hosted a ribbon cutting on Friday morning.

Back-to-School

Virginia’s Sales Tax Holiday weekend kicks off with back-to-school savings

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 4:43 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
The tax holiday also applies to clothing and emergency preparedness items.

Health

Roanoke City Health Department accepting requests for monkeypox vaccine

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 4:06 PM EDT
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By Eddie Callahan
The Virginia Department of Health says vaccines are currently being given by appointment only.

Health

UVA Health preparing for monkeypox cases

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 3:52 PM EDT
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By Madison McNamee
With Monkeypox now a public health emergency, UVA Health says we are feeling it in our region too.

Weather News

Weather On The Water: Hundreds of striped bass at Claytor Lake dead; how weather impacts the fish survival

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 3:29 PM EDT
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By Meteorologist Catherine Maxwell
The Department of Wildlife Resources states this is a significant die off for Claytor Lake.

Business News

Musk countersuit accuses Twitter of fraud over ‘bot’ count

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 2:03 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Elon Musk accused Twitter of fraud in a countersuit over his aborted $44 billion deal for the social media company, which he said held back necessary information and misled his team about its true user base.

Court

Feds seek 8-year prison term for officer who stormed Capitol

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 12:10 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
An eight-year prison sentence would be the longest among hundreds of Capitol riot cases.

Court

Virginia Supreme Court reverses appeals court decision for former Liberty University professor

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 10:16 AM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Stephen Kilpatrick was found guilty on three counts of solicitation of a minor and two counts of computer solicitation, second or subsequent offense in 2019.

Back-to-School

Doctors stress importance of annual wellness exam before heading back to school

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 5:43 AM EDT
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By Sophia Borrelli
At those checkups, it can be a good time for school age children to get the different vaccines they need at different ages.

Entertainment

Henry Street Heritage Festival brings in big names for 2022

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 10:45 PM EDT
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By Will Thomas
Robin Thicke and Sisters With Voices will take the stage at Elmwood Park on Sept. 17.

Business News

Roanoke businesses prepare for annual sales tax holiday

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 10:12 PM EDT
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By Will Thomas
Virginia’s Sales Tax Holiday is returning from August 5-7.

Animals

Two beagles in Franklin Co. blazed a trail for thousands more

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 6:49 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
Two beagles in Franklin County are among the first dogs adopted from the Envigo breeding facility in Cumberland, Virginia.

Safety

Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office reminds residents about Project Lifesaver

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:27 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
The community awareness event comes after a teen cut off his bracelet last week.

Good News

Gleaning for the World collecting supplies to deliver to Kentucky

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:25 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
Gleaning for the World is accepting donations at Sam’s Club on Ward’s Road in Lynchburg.

Education

Franklin County Public Library has new permanent StoryWalk®

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:25 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
Enjoy reading a book while walking with a nice view.

Development

Gretna Branch Library to see major renovations

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:15 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
The library is expanding into what used to be the space for Danville Community College.

7@four

7@four celebrates National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:14 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The owner of our featured bakery earned a degree at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts.

Back-to-School

Hallmark Channel actress organizes 200 backpack donations for Roanoke Valley foster care children

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:13 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
The campaign has organized more than 2,600 backpacks filled with supplies for kids in foster care across the country.

Back-to-School

COVID guidelines outlined as students head back to school

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:13 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
VDH is giving new guidance to school districts on how to handle positive cases in their classrooms.

Crime

Chase leads to crash and arrest in SE Roanoke; woman hospitalized

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 4:54 PM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
Virginia State Police will lead the investigation into the crash, as it resulted from Jones allegedly fleeing from Roanoke Police.

Back-to-School

Tips for back-to-school shopping, Virginia tax-free weekend Aug. 5-7

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 4:06 PM EDT
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By Janay Reece
Money-saving tips parents can use to help get what kids will need for the classroom.
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