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Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 8:52 AM EST
|By CNN Newsource Staff
According to the report, Jeremy Renner was using his snowcat to tow his nephew’s truck off of his driveway when the vehicle began to roll down the hill.
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Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 11:36 AM EST
|By Rachel DePompa
According to a new survey from SaveonEnergy, 69% percent of homeowners are concerned about their ability to meet their monthly energy costs. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa found out what you can do to offset your rising power bill in this Watching Your Wallet.
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Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 4:08 PM EST
|By Meteorologist Catherine Maxwell
Here at Home talks about the importance of an emergency budget and insurance coverage just in case a natural disaster strikes.
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Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 7:34 AM EST
|By The Associated Press
The harrowing stories of survivors of Thursday’s storm are emerging as residents comb through the wreckage wrought by tornadoes and blistering winds that killed at least nine people in Alabama and Georgia.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 10:50 PM EST
|By The Associated Press
At least 35 possible tornado touchdowns were reported across several states, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
|By Natalie Faunce
Simple tips to prevent water damage in your home this winter
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 11:19 AM EST
|By Justin Geary
The organization is sending 1200 buckets filled with food, first-aid, hygiene products, a bible and an encouraging note.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 1:37 AM EST
|By The Associated Press
A county coroner in Alabama says a giant storm system that blew through the South killed multiple people.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
|By Natalie Faunce
Residents can offer ideas and issues concerning flooding.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 3:03 PM EST
|By The Associated Press
Scientists say climate change is supercharging weather extremes.
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Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
|By Natalie Faunce
A look at the most common scenarios that can cause CO danger.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 2:44 PM EST
|By Pat Thomas
An 18-year-old and a 12-year-old are still being sought.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 10:06 AM EST
|By Justin Geary
The surveys are meant to improve preparedness for flooding events.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
|By Natalie Faunce
Event is designed to benefit the community this winter.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 8:52 PM EST
|By The Associated Press
The two-time acting Oscar nominee is in critical but stable condition at the hospital, the actor’s representative said.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 10:44 PM EST
|By Will Thomas
The Warming Shelter of Franklin County opened its doors in early 2022 for the first time and is ready to serve those in need now and into 2023.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 6:11 PM EST
|By Isabella Ledonne
Residents are reminded to make sure their animals have drinking water nearby.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 9:35 PM EST
|By Patsy Montesinos
“There was severe damage to the drywall for the ceiling and the walls all of the flooring carpet, baseboards, electrical, it went into the basement, it went through an A/C vent,” explained Colston.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 9:25 PM EST
|By Patsy Montesinos
Around 50,000 customers lost their power Friday due to the storm.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 7:49 PM EST
|By The Associated Press
A day after most U.S. airlines had recovered from the storm, Southwest called off about 2,600 more flights on the East Coast by midafternoon.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 6:10 PM EST
|By Makayla Shelton
Uptown Bella’s and Roosky’s Bar and Grill will provide a little extra warmth to those in need.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 5:54 PM EST
|By Will Thomas
Though it’s been days since the winter storm passed, the rising temperatures present more problems in the coming days.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 10:46 PM EST
|By The Associated Press
The problems were happening Monday in large, troubled water systems like Jackson, Mississippi, where residents were required over Christmas to boil water months after most lost service because of a cascade of problems from years of poor maintenance.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 7:55 PM EST
|By Joe Dashiell
After high winds shut down Illuminights, crews are working hard to repair the damage and reopen.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 6:47 PM EST
|By Makayla Shelton
Around 50,000 Appalachian Power customers lost power last Friday as a result of the winter storm.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 6:34 PM EST
|By The Associated Press
The extreme weather stretched from the Great Lakes near Canada to the Rio Grande along the border with Mexico.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 5:28 PM EST
|By Makayla Shelton
They had a room set up with chairs, chargers, a tv and hot showers for those in need without shelter or power.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 12:52 PM EST
|By Pat Thomas
Remaining outages are mostly in areas of Virginia in and around Roanoke and Lynchburg, according to the power company.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 12:08 PM EST
|By Pat Thomas
“As the ground thaws, it will move and put pressure on the rigid pipes. This tends to result in an increase in the number of breaks.”
Updated: Dec. 25, 2022 at 5:54 PM EST
|By The Associated Press
The scope of the storm has been nearly unprecedented, stretching from the Great Lakes near Canada to the Rio Grande along the border with Mexico.
Updated: Dec. 25, 2022 at 4:04 PM EST
|By Eddie Callahan
Many of the calls have been regarding frozen lines on personal property.
Updated: Dec. 25, 2022 at 3:40 PM EST
|By Eddie Callahan
Almost 50,000 Appalachian Power customers were impacted by the winter weather.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 6:37 PM EST
|By Patsy Montesinos
“We were going to cook our traditional breakfast of egg casserole and cinnamon rolls,” said Zulauf. “Can’t do that tomorrow unless we get the power.”
Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 6:25 PM EST
|By Patsy Montesinos
Bedford, Botetourt, Campbell, Franklin, Henry, Patrick, Pittsylvania and Roanoke Counties have an estimated restoration of Tuesday night.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 4:07 PM EST
|By TERRY CHEA
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, is responsible for monitoring and defending the skies above North America.But the Colorado Springs, Colorado-based agency also runs the NORAD Tracks Santa service.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 12:28 PM EST
|By WDBJ7 Staff
"Extreme cold temperatures are creating line overload problems when trying to restore large numbers of customers."
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 11:21 PM EST
|By Eddie Callahan
Coffee will be available, along with stations to charge phones.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 10:18 PM EST
|By Will Thomas
The weather will be an ongoing challenge but Appalachian Power is asking for patience as they game plan how to move forward.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 8:42 PM EST
|By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and JILL BLEED
More than 200 million people — about 60% of the U.S. population — were under some form of winter weather advisory or warning on Friday, the National Weather Service said.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 5:54 PM EST
|By Makayla Shelton
The shelter will provide warm food, water, beds, and couches as well as coats to provide some additional warmth.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 4:56 PM EST
|By Meteorologist Catherine Maxwell and Chief Meteorologist Brent Watts
Chief Meteorologist Brent Watts and Meteorologist Catherine Maxwell break down the science of a white Christmas and the famous 1969 Christmas snow storm.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 4:19 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
In Wythe County, truck drivers dealt with the snow, ice and extreme winds.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 4:11 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
Pulaski’s Central Gym can house around two dozen people looking to escape the cold.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 4:09 PM EST
|By Patsy Montesinos
“Especially when we’re fighting fire and then the fire is out and you have this extreme temperature that can cause frostbite, it can cause hypothermia. So, we have to be careful about that,” said Roanoke Fire-EMS Chief David Hoback.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 3:58 PM EST
|By Patsy Montesinos
If you do experience a broken pipe and water is flowing, make sure to turn off your main water valve.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 1:56 PM EST
|By Pat Thomas
Slick roads will remain a possibility until temperatures rise above freezing next week.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 12:18 PM EST
|By Janay Reece
Appalachian Power (AEP) says extreme wind gusts are causing a delay in restoration efforts.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 6:32 AM EST
|By Justin Geary
Thousands are currently without power across our region.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 10:37 PM EST
|By Will Thomas
The worry throughout most of Thursday was the rain. Now overnight and into Friday, that worry becomes what the temperature drop will do to the roads.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 10:18 PM EST
|By WDBJ7 Staff
There are several warming shelters available for those who are in need during the winter storm.