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Nellysford : Water Main Break Affects Some In Stoney Creek : (Updated 7.20.24 Boil Water Alert)
“WPOA has been notified by Aqua Va regarding the need to boil water secondary to a significant water main break yesterday. You may read their notice below:. WPOA is happy to forward notices such as this, however it should be noted that WPOA frequently is not provided timely and/or accurate information. Furthermore, the ultimate responsibility to communicate regarding utility outages rests with the service provider.
Five Inducted Into VIAHA’s Hall of Fame
The induction of five persons into the 2024 Virginia Interscholastic Association Heritage Association (VIAHA) Hall of Fame took place Friday evening June 21 in Charlottesville at the DoubleTree by Hilton. They joined a host of persons inducted into the VIAHA’s Hall of Fame since the ceremony began in 2016.
Boil Notice still in effect for Riner area of Montgomery County
RINER, Va. – The Riner area of Montgomery County has been under a boil notice since Wednesday afternoon. Officials with the county said it was noticed the water was cloudy during routine testing. Officials in Montgomery County then reached out to the Virginia Department of Health where they decided...
Summer Music Games set for July 30 in Salem
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - The Summer Music Games is an annual event that showcases bands from around the country. It is now in its 31st year. Assistant Band Director for The Pride of Salem Marching Band, Thomas Graham, sat down with 7@four to discuss the event. This year’s event will...
Are they munching on your flowers and plants? Roanoke residents complain about overpopulation of deer
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - There have been more deer sightings than usual in the Roanoke area. Many of them are eating your plants in your garden. Laura Reilly, Landscape Coordinator for Roanoke Parks and Recreation, says they’re doing this because the heat has dried up the grass they usually go for. “While there’s still plenty of green things, it’s just not as tender as the the plants that you’ve planted and watered and taking care of.”
Western Virginia Water Authority holds art showcase
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - If you haven’t seen it yet - be sure to check out a new Downtown Roanoke mural that features the artwork of one of our hometown students. The creation was designed by Elena Morales, who is a rising Senior at Northside High School. This is...
Take a break from the headlines
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump Saturday left the former president with a wound to his ear, a crowd member killed, and two more left in critical condition. While we don’t yet know the motive of the shooter, this instance is just one in...
Victim connected to 14th Street shooting, charged with stalking & trespassing, RPD says
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Roanoke Police have released new information related to the 14th Street shooting investigation. According to RPD, warrants have currently been issued for the victim of the shooting, who has been identified as Kweli Ransom. Charges against Ransom include trespassing and stalking. Additionally, police say a...
Virginia Lottery Pick 3 Night, Pick 3 Day results for July 18, 2024
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 18, 2024, results for each game:. DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day. Night: 3-2-7, FB: 2. Day: 1-3-8, FB: 0. Check Pick 3 payouts and...
Visit these 5 designated dark sky parks to watch Perseid meteor shower in Virginia
VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — Do you enjoy stargazing or just need some weekend plans? The Perseid meteor shower could be visible now through Aug. 24 and you can get a good view at five parks in Virginia which were designated as International Dark Sky Parks by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). These five parks […]
Multi-state deli meat-linked listeria outbreak kills New Jersey resident
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning Americans about a listeria outbreak that has sickened more than two dozen people across 12 states, believe to be linked to deli meat.As of Friday, 28 people have fallen ill -- all of whom have been hospitalized -- and two people have died, one from Illinois and one from New Jersey, according to the federal health agency.New York is the state with the most cases at seven, followed by Maryland with six. States that have also reported cases include Illinois, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia...
Virginia’s unemployment rate unchanged at 2.7% in June
Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 2.7 percent in June, according to data released on this week by Virginia Works, the state’s Department of Workforce Development and Advancement. The rate was 0.1% higher than the rate one year ago. The data shows the number of unemployed...
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