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Meet some of the world’s cleanest pigs, raised to grow kidneys and hearts for humans
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Wide-eyed piglets rushing to check out the visitors to their unusual barn just might represent the future of organ transplantation – and there’s no rolling around in the mud here. The first gene-edited pig organs ever transplanted into people came from animals born...
Commonwealth Games kickoff with opening ceremony in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Young athletes from around the Commonwealth paraded through lines of parents for the annual Commonwealth Games opening ceremony. Going into its 35th year, the annual event is held in July (for most sports) and is open to all ages and skill levels. From archery to wrestling, this event offers sports competition venues for 45+ different Olympic and Pan American sports.
16-year-old from Roanoke shot and killed in Myrtle Beach
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A teenage boy from Roanoke died after an early morning shooting in Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach Police Department officers responded early Saturday morning to a shooting on North Ocean Blvd. The coroner’s office states Jakolbi Taylor, 16, was shot while in the 16th Avenue N. Beach...
Route 8 Donuts returns to Christiansburg
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – Route 8 Donuts in Christiansburg has opened their doors again with new owners selling a variety of homemade cake and yeast donuts from an old family recipe. They said after their first two weeks of being open, the reception from folks in town has been great.
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...
New River Valley Fair happening July 22-27
DUBLIN, Va. (WDBJ) - The New River Valley Fair is happening July 22 through 27 at the New River Valley Fairgrounds. The six-day annual fair will take place Monday through Thursday 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Friday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. and will include rides, food, games, a petting zoo, shows, and more.
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.
Republicans grow bullish on flipping Virginia
Republicans are increasingly looking to Virginia as a state that is in play ahead of November, signaling yet another potential shift in the electoral map toward former President Trump. A number of polls out this week show Trump and President Biden within 2 to 5 points of each other in the state, which has not gone…
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...
No injuries reported after vehicle crashes into apartment building in Roanoke Saturday
ROANOKE, Va. – No injuries were reported but 10 people were displaced after a vehicle crashed into a building in the Copper Croft Apartments, the Roanoke Fire Department said. Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at 3:57 p.m. Saturday at the 4300 block of Electric Road in the Cave...
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.
South Boston Police arrest suspect wanted for car theft and assault
HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The South Boston Police Department (SBPD) has arrested a suspect wanted for car theft and assault. SBPD currently has warrants for the arrest of 37-year-old Quinn Tucker. Tucker was wanted for the following charges:. Felony motor vehicle theft. Felony property damage. Misdemeanor assault and...
Danville Parks and Rec. Officially Opens Doyle Thomas Splash Pad
Danville Parks and Recreation held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday for the new splash pad in Doyle J Thomas Park. The ribbon cutting followed a soft opening on Monday. The new splash pad will be open from 10 am to 6 pm Monday-Thursday and 10 am to 8 pm Friday-Sunday. This is the second splash pad that the City of Danville has opened this summer after opening the one at Third Avenue earlier in the summer.
Rescue Mission of Roanoke offering limited time Drumstick Dash deal
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)– The Rescue Mission Ministries are seeking help to raise money for their mission and over the next week, are offering a ‘Drumstick-sized’ return. From now until Saturday at midnight, anyone who signs up for the Drumstick Dash can do it for a lower price.
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