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Trump whistleblower-turned-Democratic House candidate accused in FEC complaint of violating federal law
EXCLUSIVE — Eugene Vindman, a Trump whistleblower-turned-Democratic congressional candidate in Virginia, is facing a Federal Election Commission complaint over his campaign’s allegedly illegal coordination with an outside group. The complaint, filed with the FEC on Wednesday by the Functional Government Initiative, calls for the agency to investigate Vindman, the Democrat’s campaign, and a political action […]
Suspect airlifted after being shot during attempted carjacking in Tazewell County
FALLS MILLS, VA (WVNS) — A suspect was airlifted to a hospital after a shooting in the Falls Mills area of Tazewell County. According to a press release from the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office, 30-year-old Cody Dailey, of Bluefield, West Virginia, was airlifted after being shot by a good Samaritan after an alleged carjacking attempt […]
Birthplace of Country Music Museum celebrates a decade of heritage in Bristol
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Music history is deeply rooted in Bristol’s community and a special Bristol landmark is celebrating a major milestone. The Birthplace of Country Music Museum opened in August 2014 so this is our 10th year anniversary, said Communications Manager for the Birthplace of Country Music Charlene Baker.
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...
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.
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...
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...
Virginia Tech Basketball Preview: Hokies Have A New Look
The Hokies hope to improve after going 19-15 in 2023-24. Here is a Virginia Tech basketball preview, as we take a look at Mike Young’s new team. In 2022, Virginia Tech was able to win the ACC Tournament for the first time in program history. Since then, the Hokies have struggled to be any better than middle of the pack in the ACC. Now, with last season’s top five scoring options all gone, Young has some decisions to make. So, who will step into the starting lineup for the 2024-25 season?
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...
Secret Service and City of Alexandria closing Del Ray park near JD Vance home
We have really bad news for the commentor on the story about JD Vance becoming Trump’s running mate who said “I hope secret service doesn’t close the Judy Lowe Park to expand the security buffer!”. The Secret Service is closing Judy Lowe Park to expand the security...
Fredericksburg Man Killed In Crash That Shut Down I-66 In Fairfax County Identified By VSP
New details have been released following a fiery fatal crash on I-66 in Virginia near The Beltway Interchange in Fairfax County on Friday morning.Fredericksburg resident Devin Stewart, 23, has been identified by state police as the person killed in a crash early on Aug. 23 that shut down the inters…
Mass Casualty Training Held in Pittsylvania County
More than 20 local, state and federal agencies collaborated August 23 to simulate a mass casualty training exercise at Unique Industries Inc. in Blairs. Led by the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, the exercise was built around a mock single shooter and simulated fatalities and injuries. The exercise follows a similar event held last summer at Gretna middle and high schools. This year, the organizing committee decided to conduct the exercise at a local business to expand the training opportunity for both law enforcement and first responders. Unique Industries provided the venue for the training, and it also gave the company an opportunity to strengthen its safety protocols, according to Deputy Billy Chaney with the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.
School Board recognizes national, international achievements
The Carroll County Public School Board of Education at its August 13 regular meeting recognized student achievement in a variety of national and international level events. Chairman Brian Spencer said his considered the best part of any school board meeting “being what’s going to happen next.” “We get to honor and recognize the students of our school system that went out....achieved...and showed people exactly what Carroll County is to people in the State of Virginia by their efforts and their work. It’s when we get...
Virginia Issues Draft of Cell Phone-Free Policies for Schools
Virginia is moving closer to restricting cell phone use in schools after the Virginia Department of Education published a draft of its “cell phone-free” guidelines on Thursday after a series of public input events. The draft defines “cell phone-free” education as “bell-to-bell,” meaning phones should be turned off and stored away from the first school […]
Sole of the city: Cherry Blossom Foamposites honor DMV
WASHINGTON (7News) — The DMV gets its own kicks courtesy of Nike and rapper Wale. The tennis shoe giant has teamed up with the Maryland native to release the Cherry Blossom Foamposite shoe to honor the DMV area. The shoes will only be available for D.C., Maryland and Virginia...
Legislators open study into university land grabs that exploited Black Virginians
Virginia's universities are recognized among the best in the nation. But their expansion has often displaced adjacent communities. Now, a legislative committee is looking into what impact state universities had on their neighboring Black communities. The Commission to Study the History of the Uprooting of Black Communities by Public Institutions...
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