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WDBJ7′s political analyst shares thoughts on Vance visiting southwest Virginia
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Following his speech Wednesday at the Republican National Convention, GOP Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance is hopping on the campaign trail. He will be at the Dedmon Center at Radford University Monday. WDBJ7 spoke with Political Analyst Dr. Bob Denton about the importance of this move.
Global Microsoft IT issues impact on Roanoke services
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — In the early morning of July 19, a global Microsoft IT issue affected flights at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport and computer systems for several other Roanoke area services. WFXR News is working to learn the full extent of the outage. Companies including, Carilion Clinic, Centra, the...
Trump cements lead over Biden in Virginia
Former President Donald Trump has solidified his lead in Virginia, with a second poll in three days out Thursday showing him up over President Joe Biden. The new Emerson College Polling-Hill survey has Trump at 45% and Biden at 43%. It follows a Virginia Commonwealth University survey earlier this week that gave Trump a lead […]
Men’s basketball to face pair of SoCon foes
ATLANTA, Ga. – The Atlantic Sun and the Southern Conference today announced a 20-game scheduling alliance for this upcoming season. Bellarmine will be featured twice in the fray, as they host VMI on November 9 and travel to Western Carolina on December 4. VMI will be a first-time opponent for the Knights, while they lost their only previous tilt with WCU 86-80 in a Christmas Day contest at the Quincy Holiday Tournament during the 1966-67 season. VMI went 4-28 last season and did not win a game away from Cameron Hall. The Cadets defeated just one Division I opponent, The...
Severe Drought Impacts Albemarle, Greene, Madison; Extreme Conditions in Augusta
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The U.S. Drought Monitor reports that as of Tuesday, 37% of Virginia is experiencing severe drought, with 11% in extreme drought. Albemarle, Greene, and Madison counties are among those in severe drought. Rockingham, Shenandoah, Augusta, Page, Warren, and Frederick counties are facing extreme drought conditions. While recent rain showers have provided some relief, meteorologists indicate that significant improvements are still needed to overcome the drought situation. The prolonged dry spell has raised concerns about water supply and agricultural impacts across the Commonwealth.
Charlotte County registrar budget, staff changed by supervisors
The problem was two-fold for the Charlotte County registrar. First, one of the office’s current part-time employees had already left for another job and the other will be departing as of July 19. The second problem is that nobody has been interested in taking the positions, as long as they remain part-time. “I have talked […] The post Charlotte County registrar budget, staff changed by supervisors appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Virginia man convicted in 2021 Marion murder
A Virginia man was convicted of first-degree murder, and other charges, for the 2021 murder of Teresa Greer. 40 year old Jason Whittaker was convicted of first-degree murder, abduction, arson, and animal cruelty. His sentencing is scheduled for November 21 where he will be facing a maximum of two life sentences plus 15 years. Greer’s body was found in a fire-damaged home in Marion on North Chestnut Street.
Four juveniles charged in connection with Roanoke shooting
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A juvenile faces several charges connected to a shooting Wednesday in Roanoke. The minor is charged with two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of use of a firearm in commission of a felon, one count of stolen property, and possession of a firearm by a minor.
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