Makayla Shelton
Reporter
Roanoke, VA
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Makayla recently graduated from Virginia Tech, where she majored in multimedia journalism. She joined the WDBJ7 team in June 2021 as a Southside Bureau reporter.
Makayla is a local from Pittsylvania County and is excited to cover her hometown!
Makayla loves to travel, go shopping, watch movies, and spend time with family and friends.
Updated: 20 hours ago
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The grant will allow the program to expand to several areas across the state like Buchanan County, Wythe County, and Norfolk.
Updated: 21 hours ago
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The four points of the plan are to business support, business advocacy, leadership development, and brand sustainability.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:26 PM EST
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The renovations began last summer after voters approved the 1% sales tax increase.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:21 PM EST
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The new SRO for the elementary schools will start in February.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 4:48 PM EST
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Elementary school students as early as kindergarten can explore careers in hospitality and tourism, law and leadership, health and more.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 4:23 PM EST
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Texas Roadhouse will be opening at the Danville Mall next to the Starbucks and Aspen Dental.
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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Danville Parks and Recreation is planning bring life back to the canal by nearly doubling its size.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 5:07 PM EST
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Customers who use around 1,000 kilowatt hours per month would see an increase of about 50 cent per month.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 5:27 PM EST
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Seeing wait times of up to 12 hours for patient transportation is what drove her to start Fab’s Family Medical Transport.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 4:48 PM EST
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"I know games get heated, but that that’s not going be tolerated from our school division.”
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 4:32 PM EST
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The recognition acknowledges programs that show strong horsemanship and sportsmanship and promote safety,
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 5:28 PM EST
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Professor Marsh began teaching at Averett in 1969 and stayed there for 54 years – the longest of any professor.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 5:12 PM EST
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The three week program will begin on June 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 4:51 PM EST
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Tuesday night, the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors voted to increase the rates for the first time since 2013.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 4:43 PM EST
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The expansion will make Commonwealth Crossing the home of the only site in Virginia with 100 acres and access to utilities and a railway.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 5:19 PM EST
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This will give the Megasite an advantage against other sites when competing for a potential tenant.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 5:09 PM EST
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They began working on the 10-foot-tall, 24-foot-wide Virginia LOVEworks sign last semester.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 6:04 PM EST
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Vantage Art Flats will include 9 apartment-style rooms, an art studio, and a seven-foot-tall elephant statue to welcome guests.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 5:48 PM EST
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They had an official ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday night.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 6:35 PM EST
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A zip line, an adaptive play area, and a hiking/biking course we’re the top three requests for the new park.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 6:28 PM EST
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The rich history will live on through its new name which is in honor of the river that once fueled the White Mill.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 4:13 PM EST
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United Way began its campaign in September to raise money for education, financial stability, and healthcare in the community.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 11:51 AM EST
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Scholarships of up to $2,500 are available.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:15 PM EST
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Martinsville City Council has adopted a resolution to end the reversion after a 3-2 vote.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:03 PM EST
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Campers Care will be giving the family food, gift cards for clothes, and other personal hygiene items.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 4:46 PM EST
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It was the signature wings that kept customers coming back for more.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 4:34 PM EST
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The Ballistic Identification Center will cut down the turnaround time for ballistic evidence from months to hours.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 4:41 PM EST
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The classes are completely online and free to everyone.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 4:33 PM EST
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The website gained support from customers all over the country after Hairston posted a tweet that went viral.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 6:07 PM EST
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They plan to launch an e-sports team in their tech center through a partnership with Averett University.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 5:43 PM EST
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He also plans to create an employee wellness program that includes mental and physical health.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 5:24 PM EST
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There will eventually be a music maze, an outdoor stage, and a large colorful sign to encourage people to check out the library.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 5:12 PM EST
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He suffered from head trauma and injured his feathers, losing his ability to fly.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 6:50 PM EST
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The victims' family started a GoFundMe page for them to try and relieve some of their losses, including all their Christmas presents.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 6:32 PM EST
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This year, they have 38 trees for visitors to vote on and 100% of the money goes back to the represented charity.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 4:15 PM EST
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The $4 million investment will create between 75 and 90 jobs.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 4:04 PM EST
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Everyone should have a good time, but plan a sober ride ahead of time to be sure to get home safe.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 6:10 PM EST
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Uptown Bella’s and Roosky’s Bar and Grill will provide a little extra warmth to those in need.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 4:55 PM EST
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A DJ will be there to play music along with light refreshments.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 6:47 PM EST
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Around 50,000 Appalachian Power customers lost power last Friday as a result of the winter storm.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 5:28 PM EST
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They had a room set up with chairs, chargers, a tv and hot showers for those in need without shelter or power.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 5:54 PM EST
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The shelter will provide warm food, water, beds, and couches as well as coats to provide some additional warmth.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 5:40 PM EST
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Santa Clause will also be at the mall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve before he goes back to the North Pole.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 5:32 PM EST
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They prepared and delivered 35 precooked dinners today as part of their Feeding 100 program.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 7:29 PM EST
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According to Captain Tom Collins, their starting pay will be $12.85 an hour once minimum wage is raised to $12 in January.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 7:17 PM EST
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In Virginia, it is illegal to keep pets outside in below freezing temperatures without the proper shelter.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 5:16 PM EST
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The boxes included fresh produce, rolls, and a turkey to create a nutritious meal.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 5:02 PM EST
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The 4-and-a-half-acre park will include playgrounds, a lawn area for events and concerts, a pier that extends onto the river, a splash pad and more.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 5:23 PM EST
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Four local entrepreneurs in the Grow MHC Program were recognized for their hard work and investment into their businesses.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 5:10 PM EST
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Each of the sponsored studs were decorated with uplifting words and blessings to create a strong foundation for Ms. Fountain.
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