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Former South Boston PD Lieutenant convicted for Embezzling Public Funds
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – On August 23, the Commonwealth’s Attorney in Lynchburg announced a former Lieutenant with the South Boston Police Department was convicted and sentenced for Embezzlement of Public Funds. In February 2024, Tiffany Bratton was convicted in a Halifax County Circuit Court of one felony count...
Roanoke College Consumer Report shows a rise in consumer sentiment
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke College released its quarterly Virginia Consumer Spending Report which shows a rise in consumer sentiment over the last year. Since their last report in May of this year, consumer sentiment has gone up almost 4.5 points, which Dr. Alice Kassens, who heads the report, is optimistic about.
New Sheetz location coming to Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. – Another Sheetz location is coming to the Roanoke Valley. Construction is underway at the intersection of Williamson Road and Plantation Road at what used to be the home of Gene’s Trading Post, an antique store. Sheetz currently has five stores in the Roanoke region as...
Renovations to Star City parks are coming soon
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Star City is celebrating the growth of its parks and recreation opportunities. Early Thursday morning, we joined leaders as they broke ground on the renovations happening to a Northwest Recreation Center. WDBJ7 spoke with the planning and development coordinator, who says all these renovations are...
Roanoke girl with rare disorder dies at age 11
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A little Roanoke girl, recently placed in hospice care, has died, according to her family via the Mountains for Meg Facebook page. Meg Burrow, 11, had a “rare genetic condition called CTBP-1, where she is the 13th person in the world to be diagnosed with it,” said Meg’s mom, Meredith Burrow, in 2023.
Lynchburg Mourns Loss of Dan Wooldridge '56
Lynchburg, Va. -- It is with a heavy heart that the University of Lynchburg mourns the passing of Dan Wooldridge, a distinguished Lynchburg alumnus and the first commissioner of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. He passed away on Tuesday, August 20, at the age of 90. Wooldridge, an athletics Hall...
Danville's Monument Berryman redevelopment progresses; first 8 townhomes finished
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Danville city officials are on a mission when it comes to growth. In March, they broke ground on the Monument Berryman Area Redevelopment Project and they are making huge strides. The first step in redeveloping the Monument Berryman area is officially complete. Phase one of...
Two Arrested in Danville on Animal Abuse Charges
Two people were arrested following animal seizures in Danville last week. The Danville Police Department has arrested 37-year-old Tomara Tanya Twigg on 10 counts of no rabies vaccines and four counts of animal neglect. Her son, 18-year-old Kenneth Tate has been arrested on 36 counts of animal neglect and one...
Fact Check: Were militia groups in Charlottesville better equipped than Virginia State Police?
In response to violence in Charlottesville, Va., Gov. Terry McAuliffe praised law enforcement’s work, but also said that some demonstrators were better equipped than the State Police. White nationalists and militia members, as well as people who opposed them, gathered on Aug. 12 in different parts of Charlottesville and...
Spartans Finish Scrimmage Preseason Against Capital
FAIRLEA- It was a long night in Fairlea at Spartan Stadium on Friday when the Greenbrier East Spartans finished their scrimmage season against the Capital Cougars. Originally scheduled for 6:00 PM, the action did not get going until 7:48 due to the Cougars bus being delayed. Once things got going on the field however, it […] The post Spartans Finish Scrimmage Preseason Against Capital appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
2024 HS Football Preview: Salem Sundevils
Salem Sundevils Preview: Head Coach: Mark Hall 2023 Record: 7-5 Starters Returning: 15 total Notable Players: Senior lineman Jaylen Gilchrist, senior quarterback Jason Williams The Salem Sundevils believe the Beach District is within their reach in this 2024 season behind their three Division I commits. Returning over a dozen starters, second-year head coach Mark Hall thinks that as long […]
Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Preview: George Wythe
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – The Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz preview tour rolls on with a stop in Wytheville and a look at the George Wythe High School football team. Brandon Harner enters his 11th season as head coach of the maroons. George Wythe wen 9-4 last season and...
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