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Roanoke federal courthouse is moving toward being renamed to Reuben E. Lawson Building
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — The Richard H. Poff Federal Courthouse in Roanoke may be renamed to the Reuben E. Lawson Federal Courthouse. This July, Congressman Cline cleared the bill to change the name with the Speaker of the House. Now the bill must be passed by the full House...
TAP offering free hands-on help to students filling out the FAFSA
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - As fall semester approaches, many students are at risk of not having financial aid. Hiccups with the new version of the free application for federal student aid – or FAFSA – are leading Total Action for Progress to step in. This is in partnership with Goodwill, Project Discovery and United Way of Roanoke Valley.
Youngkin wants comprehensive support for people leaving prison
About 10,000 people will be released from state prisons and jails this year, and Governor Glenn Youngkin worries that one in five will end up back behind bars within the next three years. “Across the country and here in Virginia we see surprisingly, disappointingly, shockingly high recidivism rates." he told...
Hurricane Ernesto could bring strong waves, rip currents to Delaware, Maryland, & Virginia beaches
BETHANY BEACH, Del. - Hurricane Ernesto is barreling toward Bermuda, but it also poses a threat to the coastal areas of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia this weekend. The potential dangers include strong waves and rip currents, Bethany Beach Patrol Captain Joe Donnelly told FOX 5 in an interview Thursday. "Saturday, we're looking at four-foot surf," Donnelly said. "On Sunday, it looks like it's going to build to four to six-foot. So, we're going to have some pretty significant waves out there, as well as rip currents through the weekend."
First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin and Governor Glenn Youngkin Announce 2024 Spirit of Virginia Award Recipients
On August 9th, 2024, at the Old Fiddler’s Convention in Galax, Virginia, Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin presented a Spirit of Virginia Award to Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM), a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching traditional mountain music to children. The event served live performances...
Event Preview: Saturday’s Kenny Meadows Limited Sportsman Memorial Feature Race is South Boston Speedway’s Richest Limited Sportsman Race
The Kenny Meadows Limited Sportsman Memorial Feature Race at South Boston Speedway, slated for August 17, offers a historic $3,000 prize, marking the richest race in the Limited Sportsman Division's history. This event honors Kenny Meadows, a dedicated racing enthusiast who passed away in 2021. The race is part of the Sentara Health Race Night in partnership with God’s Pit Crew and includes additional awards for pole position and hard charger. It is a critical event in the championship standings, with defending champion Jason Myers holding a slim lead in points. The evening will also feature memorial ceremonies and multiple races across various divisions.
Some Lynchburg EMS crews got specialized training on how to use new ventilator
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Lynchburg Fire Department said some of their EMS people got some specialized training on how to use the newHamilton T1 ventilator. "When it comes to the quality of patient care the Lynchburg Fire Department provides, we are constantly striving to get better," firefighters said.
Liberty basketball unveils roster and updated jersey numbers for 2024-25
The Liberty Flames men’s basketball team has released its updated roster and jersey numbers for the 2024-25 season, featuring several newcomers. Incoming freshmen Brett Decker and Will Gibson have been added to the roster alongside transfers Taelon Peter, Isaiah Ihnen, Owen Aquino, Josh Smith, and Jayvon Maughmer. Decker is...
Liberty football position preview: Special Teams
We continue our position previews with a look at Liberty’s special teams. A familiar theme for the Flames the past several seasons, Liberty has an ongoing battle at kicker during training camp. That is the highlight of the special teams position group, as Max Morgan returns at punter. Also, can NC State transfer Juju Gray provide a game-changer for the Flames in the kick return game?
FIRST ALERT: Localized flooding & gusty winds possible Friday
Strong wind gusts & locally heavy rain possible Friday. Passing showers and storms are likely throughout Friday. We will likely see multiple waves of moisture during the day. Storms could produce locally heavy rain and gusty winds. With a southerly wind, highs will manage to reach the 70s and 80s...
Registration open for classes at Mill Mountain Theatre
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Mill Mountain Theatre is giving your child the opportunity to learn more about the arts with its Fall season classes. The topics range from acting and musical theatre to stagecraft and improv. Director of Education Francesca Reilly speaks with 7@four about this opportunity to give your...
Roanoke woman arrested in connection with NC arson
EDEN, NC (WDBJ) - A Roanoke woman believed to have started a house fire in Eden, North Carolina has been arrested. Thursday, August 15, 2024, Roanoke Police placed Tesha Camelle Joyce in custody, and she is being held in the Roanoke Adult Detention Center with no bond. Joyce is charged...
Emails show Charlottesville is investigating an unspecified complaint regarding its city attorney
Charlottesville City Attorney Jacob Stroman has been on administrative leave since early April. He wasn’t, however, the only one. Assistant City Attorney Ryan Franklin was placed on leave alongside him, in response to an investigation into an unspecified complaint, emails obtained by Charlottesville Tomorrow through a public records request showed.
Enjoy a night of art and poetry at the Taubman
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Taubman Museum of Art is partnering with Artemis Journal and the Roanoke Public Library Foundation to launch the 2024 edition of the Artemis Journal, featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning author and former Poet Laureate (2012-14) Natasha Trethewey. The journal’s theme is “Illuminating the Darkness” and addresses the...
Man stopped from taking loaded gun onto plane at Roanoke airport
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ/TSA Release) - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport prevented a Shawsville man from taking his loaded gun past the security checkpoint Wednesday, according to TSA. The 9mm handgun was loaded with nine bullets. TSA says the handgun was detected as the man entered the...
CNN Interviews Black Owner of Pro-Trump Store Who Sells Confederate Flag Merch and Says Kamala Harris ‘Is Not a Black-Black Person’
CNN correspondent Elle Reeve interviewed Jo Anne Price, a Black woman who owns a pro-Trump store in Virginia, along with several customers about their support for former President Donald Trump. The post CNN Interviews Black Owner of Pro-Trump Store Who Sells Confederate Flag Merch and Says Kamala Harris ‘Is Not a Black-Black Person’ first appeared on Mediaite.
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