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After VMSDEP repeal, military families call on lawmakers to end the practice of ‘legislating through the budget’
After months of intense debate, Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed a bill repealing recently made changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP). Although they are happy with the repeal, military families now have their sights set on a new goal.
Virginia Tech graduate is now an Emmy Award-winning TV producer
After spending many hours editing film in the dark room, a 1992 Virginia Tech graduate has taken the skills he honed in Blacksburg to his work in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. Ross Breitenbach, a marketing major with a minor in communications, is now an Emmy Award-winning producer who...
Target 7: “It doesn’t make sense.” Lynchburg mother says her daughter got E. Coli from a splash pad
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Our Target 7 team is investigating a splash pad in Lynchburg, where parents claim the water made their children sick. “They create these things for small people because it’s safe to bring them here. So if the city is going to create this for us to bring our children here, you would think that they would try to maintain their safety,” said Chelsea Easterbrook.
Boil Water Notice placed in section of the City of Radford
RADFORD, Va. (WFXR)– The Virginia Department of Health has placed residents in the City of Radford west of Wadsworth Street under a boil water notice. According to the city, personnel are currently working to repair a water main break near Oakland Ave, Forest Ave, and Second Street. The City says because of the break, water customers west of Wadsworth Street and those who are experiencing low water pressure or loss of water, are encouraged to boil their water before consumption use.
NBA Summer League: Former Virginia Tech star Keve Aluma making a strong case with the 76ers
Keve Aluma will always be remembered fondly at Virginia Tech. The former Wofford transfer followed head coach Mike Young to Blacksburg in 2019 and helped lead the Hokies to their first and only ACC championship in program history. Before coming to Blacksburg, Aluma spent two years at Wofford, averaging around...
Staunton author shares stories from book on Ohio-born presidents
With a book about Virginian-born presidents already written, Heather Cole spoke at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library on Wednesday about her second book on presidents born in Ohio. “There were more U.S. presidents born in Virginia than in any other state,” Cole, who lives in Staunton, said. Cole was...
Infographic for Martinsville County: Night Light Exposure Raises Your Risk Diabetes
**Why This Matters to You: **Mobile devices before bed? New research highlights an important and modifiable risk factor that could affect your health and well-being. Take Note: Reducing night light exposure could be a simple way to lower your risk of facing many negative health consequences. You can view the...
Lockn’ Festival – August 25-28, 2016 – Oak Ridge Farm (Arrington, VA)
Lockn’ Festival is back again on August 25th – 28th with a unique and diverse lineup. In the past the festival hosted iconic artists such as Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Willie Nelson and Wilco to name a few. At this year’s festival Phish, Ween, My Morning Jacket, Brandi Carlile, Gary Clark Jr. and White Denim are some of the many incredible acts set to perform. The festival, known for its creativity, will feature an array of unprecedented performances, one of which is Circles Around the Sun, a new band led by guitarist Neal Casal (Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, Chris Robinson Brotherhood). This will be the band’s first ever live show.
Michael Vick instructs at Roanoke youth football camp
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The next generation of football stars in the Roanoke Valley got to learn Saturday from one of the game’s best. Michael Vick was back in the 540 as a guest instructor at the MV Experience youth camp. The event was put on by Southwest Virginia...
10 displaced after vehicle ‘rolls’ into apartment building on Electric Road
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– Roanoke County Fire and Rescue reported a vehicle rolled into a building on Electric Road during the afternoon of Saturday, July 20. According to the fire department, crews responded at 3:57 p.m. to the 4300 block of Electric Rd on a report of a vehicle into a building. Units arrived to find a wall collapsed in an apartment building, and the vehicle had already been moved.
Myrtle Beach Coroner’s Office identifies 16-year-old killed
MYRTLE BEACH, SC. (WFXR)– The Myrtle Beach Coroner’s Office has released the identity of the teenager from Roanoke killed during a shooting on Saturday, July 20. According to the coroner’s office, 16-year-old Jakolbi Taylor was killed during the shooting. There are no other updates at this time.
Little bug moving into our hometowns is causing big problems
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Spotted lanternflies continue to move into the Roanoke Valley and pose a threat to grapes. They can also become a nuisance pest in backyards and are good hitchhikers that can be transported by vehicles and plants. Here @ Home sits down with Eric Day, an entomologist...
Businesses offering help to Rescue Mission in Roanoke for the homeless
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Skolrood Law Firm and Gentle Shepherd Hospice have committed to donating up to $230,000 to the Roanoke Rescue Mission. This will be a matching gift, meaning the mission will need to come up with the same amount through its donors. The money will be used for shelter, clothing, food, and more to assist the homeless.
White House awards Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority $2.5M to lower housing costs in Va.
VIRGINIA (WFXR)– The White House recently announced $325 million in funding from the Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant to seven communities across the country to build more homes and revitalize neighborhoods that have been left behind. One community receiving funding includes the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA), which received $2.5 million to help lower housing costs in Virginia.
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