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Safety

Police: 2 dead, 9 missing in Pennsylvania chocolate factory blast

Updated: 40 minutes ago
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By The Associated Press
The facility is about 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia.

College

San Diego State forward Keshad Johnson (0) shoots against Alabama center Charles Bediako (14)...

San Diego State ousts top seed Alabama from March Madness

Updated: 43 minutes ago
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By The Associated Press
Darrion Trammell and San Diego State used a dominant defensive performance to knock top overall seed Alabama out of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night, bottling up All-America freshman Brandon Miller in a 71-64 victory in the Sweet 16.

Sports

Credit: Rail Yard Dawgs

Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs defeat Fayetteville 3-1, secure spot in playoffs

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Eddie Callahan
The 3-1 win on the ice against Fayetteville included goals by C.J. Valerian, Roshen Jaswal, and Billy Roche.

News

Daniel Flint was sentenced on counts of violating probation, burglary and arson.

Man who set fire to Old Bedford Middle School sentenced on three counts

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Will Thomas
Daniel Flint has been sentenced three years and two months since he set the Old Bedford Middle School on Fire.

Law

NAACP rejects Youngkin’s policy restoring voting rights to former inmates

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
The Virginia NAACP made a statement disagreeing with Governor Glenn Youngkin’s overturn of policy that restores voting rights to former inmates with nonviolent felonies.

Economy

GO Virginia grants benefit economic growth projects throughout the region

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Eddie Callahan
These awards are directed towards creating talent pipelines and boosting economic growth of select industries.

Safety

Ammo found at Pulaski Co. Middle School

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
The presence of ammunition at school was by accident and no weapon was brought to school.

Community

Roanoke community rallies together to fund youth talent show

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
“Well, the commission did approve 3000 dollars for the marketing, but the city never released those funds,” explained Ross.

Education

Roanoke College announces master degree partnership with Virginia Tech

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Patsy Montesinos
Officials say this will help eliminate barriers and help fulfill the need for tech workers in our hometowns.

Development

The Bassett Library will see major renovations through $2.25 million fundraising campaign

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Makayla Shelton
The ‘Build a Better Library Book by Book’ campaign will increase the size of Bassett library from 6,000 to 10,000 square feet.
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Women's History Month

Ballad Brewing and The Fashion Haus to host Women’s History Month event

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Makayla Shelton
The Fashion Haus is a woman-owned business and their show will include local designers.

News

Understanding Multiple Sclerosis: Your Questions Answered

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Leanna Scachetti
Dr. Carlos Mora of Carilion Clinic joins us on the WDBJ7+ Digital News Desk to explain MS and the latest treatments for patients.

Here @ Home

VDH talks about rabies after recent case in Botetourt County

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Our hometowns are not seeing unusual numbers of rabies cases so far this year.

7@four

Chef chats up event venue and food truck offerings

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Chef Seth Brubaker stopped by 7@four to talk about his food businesses.

7@four

Roanoke County announces Easter activities, Treetop Quest schedule

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Explore Park and Roanoke County Parks and Recreation are gearing up for Easter and spring recreation.

Here @ Home

March is MS Awareness Month

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Natalie Faunce
A look at this disease of the central nervous system.

Here @ Home

Jaclyn’s Hope shares resources with abuse survivors

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Jaclyn’s Hope is an organization dedicated to providing resources and information to survivors of domestic violence, and those currently in abusive situations.

Local

Creativity, artistry on display at Stars Over the Blue Ridge Quilt Show

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Kristin Hodges
Over 225 quilts are on view along with special exhibits. The quilt show is presented by the Star Quilters Guild.

Here @ Home

Experts urge safety over convenience when kids are in cars

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Kate Capodanno
So far this year 57 children were stolen in back seats of vehicles. Last year, nearly 300 were in that same situation.

Here @ Home

VWCC School of Career & Corporate Training offers machining courses

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Natalie Faunce
Machining Fundamentals Class starts April 25.

Here @ Home

3-on-3 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament held this weekend

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Natalie Faunce
Wheel Love provides positive peer mentorship.

Safety

VT and RU experts talk TikTok security concerns

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Andrew Webb
The app is owned by a Chinese company.

Education

Students drive tractors to school in Franklin County

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Administrators tell us it was the biggest turnout they have had in years.

Education

House GOP passes parents’ rights bill in clash over schools

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and STEPHEN R. GROVES
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has made the bill — labeled the Parents’ Bill of Rights Act — a top priority during the early weeks of his tenure atop the House.

Environment

Christiansburg hosting stream cleanup

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Andrew Webb
The Diamond Hills Stream cleanup will start at 9 a.m. March 25.

Crime

Deputies searching for person of interest in Campbell County larceny

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
The incident occurred March 10.

National Politics

Sen. Kaine discusses bipartisan effort to repeal Iraq War authorizations

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Janay Reece
Kaine says the bipartisan legislation will repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) against Iraq.

Development

Developer asks to withdraw application for Botetourt apartment complex

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Pat Thomas
The application was scheduled to be heard by the Board of Supervisors during the March 28, 2023 public hearing.

International

Russian strikes in Ukraine kill 10 civilians, wound 20 more

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and KARL RITTER
Five people died in Kostiantynivka, a town in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk province, when a Russian missile hit an aid station.

Accident

Montvale man killed in Bedford County crash

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
85-year-old Ronnie Lantz was killed in the crash.

College

Virginia Tech women’s basketball to take on Tennessee in Sweet 16 Saturday

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Janay Reece
The team left for Seattle this week for its matchup against Tennessee Saturday.

Schools

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

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:31 PM EDT
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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

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

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:11 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The investigation revealed the on-duty nurse had falsified the inmate's medical records.

Investigation

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

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:28 PM EDT
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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

Pizza shop owners share stories on entrepreneurship

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:01 PM EDT
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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: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:57 PM EDT
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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.

Health

Virginia facilities expanding medication treatment access for substance use disorder

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:57 PM EDT
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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: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:54 PM EDT
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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 in Lynchburg

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:04 PM EDT
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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: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:37 PM EDT
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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: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:10 PM EDT
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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.

Recalls

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

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:57 PM EDT
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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: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:56 PM EDT
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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: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:47 PM EDT
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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: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:38 PM EDT
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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: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:31 PM EDT
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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

Here @ Home shows off chickpea salad recipe

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
An easy salad that's also economical

Here @ Home

How safe is your money?

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
Silicon Valley Bank & Signature Bank failed, what now?

Here @ Home

Downtown Ambassadors clean up downtown Roanoke

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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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: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
A look at how the deer population can be affected
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