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Annual event raises money for The Lampstand
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Lampstand is a non-profit that helps victims of human trafficking through housing and resources. It also provides classes to teach others about what to look for when it comes to human trafficking. The non-profit is holding its annual “Night of Hope” October 19. The event...
State semiconductor alliance finalizes staff, launches career training program
The Virginia Alliance for Semiconductor Technology (VAST) has made final additions to its staff ahead of launching the Fast Track to Semiconductor Careers certificate training program. The training program is one of four initiatives as part of VAST’s mission to reskill and upskill adult learners in different aspects of the...
Updated senior softball standings through July 12 action
Below are regular-season standings for teams in the Northern Virginia Senior Softball League for the 2024 spring season for the week ending July 12. Games in the three conferences are played at various venues throughout Northern Virginia. When the regular season ends, playoff games follow. The three team leaders through...
Pinpoint Weather: Heat continues, storms possible
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – A Heat Advisory is in effect for parts of the region on Tuesday. It will feel like 105-110 degrees during the afternoon when factoring temperatures and humidity together. Due to the heat and humidity, showers and storms are possible during the afternoon and evening. Some storms, mainly those north of US-460, […]
Could more of Virginia turn red? Analyst says assassination attempt against Trump could drive more people to polls
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - WDBJ7′s political analyst Bob Denton says the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump Saturday is a tragic situation from which Trump could benefit in his race to retake the Oval Office. “I can say with a certain amount of certainty that if Donald Trump...
Building hope: Roanoke City students find purpose in new ‘Community Builders’ program
Roanoke City Public Schools students are getting a head start on their futures with a new program. “Community Builders” aims to curb youth gun violence by connecting participants with career and educational opportunities early on. The idea and funding came from a team of local lawmakers and school leaders.
No injuries reported after Roanoke structure fire
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — No injuries have been reported after a fire broke out overnight in a building in Roanoke. According to the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department, the call came in just moments after midnight on July 15 for a structure fire on Bluemont Avenue SW. "Upon arrival, Ladder 7...
Two Brothers Lemonade raises money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Two brothers in Roanoke City are helping people stay cool while raising money to donate to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. To help raise money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, brothers Declan and Brauxton set up their lemonade stand in support. “We want to help...
Public health experts focus new research on heat impacts
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The impact of heat on populations is sparking a new wave of public health research, according to Dr. Amir Sapkota, the chair of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of Maryland School of Public Health. "Heat exposure kills a lot more people than other natural...
Youngkin orders Virginia flags to fly at half-staff in memory of Corey Comperatore
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) has ordered all Virginia flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of Corey Comperatore, a former fire chief who was killed at former President Donald Trump’s Pennsylvania rally on Saturday. The rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, saw Trump barely survive his assassination attempt, suffering an injury to his right ear before […]
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