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Campbell County Sheriff's Office searching for two suspects in attempted home invasion
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Campbell County Sheriff's Office is working to identify two suspects in connection to a breaking and entering incident in Gladys on Wednesday. At 7:44 p.m., the sheriff’s office said deputies responded to a home off Collins Ferry Road for an attempted home invasion in which the homeowner appeared to be "a specific target."
Colleges team to make it easier for students to obtain bachelor’s degrees
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Two hometown colleges are partnering up to make it easier for students to get their degrees. Ferrum College and Patrick & Henry Community College are entering what’s called an “articulation agreement.”. Students with associate degrees from Patrick and Henry can transition to Ferrum for...
Plane crashes in Lynchburg, no serious injuries
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — ABC13 was at the scene of a plane crash in Lynchburg Thursday. Our crew saw a plane in a field just off 460 near the Falwell Airport, off Holcomb Path Road. Multiple first responder crews were responding to the scene. The plane— a Cessna 172N—...
Nuclear Regulatory Commission discusses apparent BWXT violation
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A nuclear facility in Lynchburg is facing an investigation into a possible safety violation at its plant. The apparent violation happened at the BWX Technologies facility in October of 2023. That’s when BWXT reported an issue with a safety monitor. The company says the affected...
Two-vehicle crash in Roanoke results in motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries
ROANOKE, Va. – There was a two-vehicle crash in Roanoke that resulted in a motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries, said Roanoke City Police. Authorities said around 5:25 p.m. on Thursday, police were dispatched to the intersection of Winsloe Dr NW and Trinkle Ave NW to investigate a crash. RCPD said...
Drenched in Determination: Community Rallies for Kid’s Square
ROANOKE, VA – Kid’s Square is more than just a play museum - it’s its own little town - and now:. “The town is flooded!” Executive Director Felicia Branham said. Last month - Branham walked into Kid’s Square to find her worst nightmare. “We experienced...
Former police officer talks use of tasers, deadly force
ROANOKE, Va. – Virginia State Police are investigating after Roanoke Police shot and killed a suspect after he stabbed a woman and refused to put down a knife. VSP says the suspect was 26 years old, but have not released his identity. They also said the woman is out of the hospital and recovering.
Roanoke County school leaders commence renovation at W.E. Cundiff Elementary with groundbreaking ceremony
Roanoke, Virginia – The expansion and renovation project for W.E. Cundiff Elementary School officially commenced on the morning of August 28, 2024, with a ceremonial groundbreaking. The event brought together dozens of officials, school leaders, and the entire school community to mark the beginning of a significant development in the school’s history.
‘...We gotta take em down today.’ Warrants reveal details leading to Roanoke shooting
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A man is facing charges including first-degree murder after a June shooting in Roanoke that left one man dead. WDBJ7 obtained search warrants that reveal the events allegedly leading to the incident. Kyriq Seabrooks was indicted in July on charges of first-degree murder, use of a...
Resources made available during Suicide Prevention Month
On the eve of Suicide Prevention Month in September, Blue Ridge Behavorial Healthcare and The Suicide Prevention Council of Roanoke Valley are joining forces to say, “don’t be afraid to ask the question.” More on that and some training sessions coming up next month, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:
Pinpoint Weather: Showers and storms for Labor Day weekend
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — An unsettled weather pattern will occur in Southwest and Central Virginia for the Labor Day weekend. Scattered showers and storms are possible over the next few days. Isolated strong to severe storms may develop. A nearby front will keep showers and storms in the forecast for Friday. Most of the activity […]
Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Preview : Radford
RADFORD, Va. (WFXR) — In the VHSL Class 2 ranks it was the Radford Bobcats winning their first state title since 1972 with a 39-21 win over Riverheads to go a perfect 15-0. Looking at the season ahead the Bobcats are doing just that looking ahead to repeating but at the same time keeping last year in the rearview. Radford opens up the season this Friday as they visit George Wythe.
Permit areas provide cool mountain streams and summer trout opportunities
CARROLL COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources operates permit-fee fishing areas to provide year-round trout fishing. Trout are generally considered cool water species, and many bodies of water in Virginia can not sustain them during warm summer months. However, waterways in permit fishing areas are cool enough to provide a trout […]
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