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Governor / First Lady Announce Expansion of “It Only Takes One” Initiative
Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin continue to build on their efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis at CARITAS in Richmond and announced the statewide expansion of It Only Takes One. The It Only Takes One initiative expansion will target additional communities across the Commonwealth that are high substance use areas and […]
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 […]
Trucking company fined $621K after worker death in Virginia
VIRGINIA — The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s OSHA Compliance fined a Rosemount trucking company $621,600 after a worker died while working in a tanker trailer at a facility in Virginia in March. In July, the state agency issued 10 serious citations to Wayne Transports for violations...
Hear Together: REAL LIFE – Beyond Gunshots: Pathways to Safer Communities
REAL LIFE is a nonprofit that helps create pathways to attain and sustain a thriving life for Virginians who desire change and a different path – whether that be free from addiction, incarceration, or violence. They’re hosting a conference symposium called Beyond Gunshots: Pathways to Safer Communities on September...
Commonwealth leaders come together to sign anti-bigotry legislation
(The Center Square) — Gov. Glenn Youngkin held a ceremonial signing for legislation adding ethnicity to the protected classes under the Virginia Human Rights Act and ratcheting up penalties for people committing crimes motivated by bigotry. The bipartisan House and Senate legislation was inspired by the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in Gaza, which led to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, sparking anti-Israeli protests around the globe, including Virginia. ...
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...
Report attributes Mountain Valley Pipeline test failure to manufacturer defect
A third-party report commissioned by Mountain Valley Pipeline developers has found the cause of a test failure in May was due to a manufacturer defect and not corrosion issues, a concern environmental advocates have continuously raised about the project that took about a decade to complete before coming online earlier this year. The report, from […]
Game of the Week | Liberty Christian earns win against Salem, 35-21
Two powerhouse football teams went head-to-head in Lynchburg as both teams looked to start their season 1 and 0 but in the end, the LCA Bulldogs pulled off the win in what turned out to be a physical football game. Starting the game, both teams could not find their rhythm,...
Roanoke Labor Day Parade set for August 31
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The 13th annual Roanoke Labor Day parade is hosted by the Western VA Area Labor Federation, ALF-CIO. The organization’s President, Chuck Simpson, and Secretary, Kristy Vance, tell 7@four about this year’s participants and how the parade first began. The parade will be on August...
Hundreds celebrate life of Margaret "Meg" Burrow
ROANOKE, Va. – On Friday, hundreds of people gathered at Cave Spring United Methodist Church in Roanoke to celebrate the life of Margaret “Meg” Burrow. The 11-year-old passed away last week after battling a rare genetic disorder. The celebration was filled with laughter and tears. Friends and...
Convicted Capitol rioter arrested for trying to bite officer at Aaron Lewis concert
WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to send a Virginia woman to jail while she awaits sentencing for her role in the Capitol riot after she was arrested again this month for allegedly assaulting police at an outdoor music venue. Casey Tryon-Castro, 34, of Roanoke, was convicted...
Align Neurology offers home visits for Parkinson’s patients
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, around one million people in the U.S. are living with Parkinson’s Disease. By 2030, that number is expected to rise to 1.2 million. The owner of Align Neurology, Jamie Brackenrich, has already seen the increased need for care here...
RAYSAC provides opioid education resources ahead of Overdose Awareness Day
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition, or RAYSAC, provides opioid education and has programs to help reduce the supply of drugs that can be misused in the Roanoke Valley. RAYSAC’s flagship program is called OpioidWISE. It offers education from the middle school level all the...
Campaign aims to help raise awareness to end overdose deaths
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Observed by communities globally August 31 every year, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is recognized as a mission to end overdose deaths and stigma by raising awareness of the risks of overdose across the lifespan. There are multiple ways for community members to celebrate international overdose...
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