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Attorney General Jason Miyares and Senate Candidate Hung Cao in attendance at Regional Republican Picnic
WEYERS CAVE, Va. (WHSV)—The Regional Republican Picnic was held Thursday night at the Weyers Cave Community Center. Many Virginia leaders, including Attorney General Jason Miyares and US Senate Candidate Hung Cao, were in attendance. Dozens of locals packed the community center for the family-friendly event, at which Miyares was...
Voter registration up over 35% in Virginia with VP Harris now leading Democratic ticket
Data obtained by 8News shows that voter registration in Virginia is on the rise after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race for President and Vice President Kamala Harris announced her plans to seek the Democratic nomination for president.
Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R) are running in the general election for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District
Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R) are running in the general election for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District on November 5, 2024. Incumbent Abigail Spanberger (D) is running for Governor of Virginia. Spanberger was first elected in 2018. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is supporting Vindman as part...
Customers have power back after outages surrounding Floyd
FLOYD, Va. (WDBJ) - As of Friday afternoon, all Appalachian Power (AEP) customers in the areas surrounding Floyd had their power back after an outage, according to AEP. According to AEP Director of Communications George Porter, about 13,000 customers’ power has been restored since Friday morning. The outage initially...
City of Roanoke hosting two public hearings focused on current Zoning Amendments
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The Roanoke City Council and Planning Commission are asking for the public’s input on current Zoning Amendments for local housing with two upcoming public hearings. Roanoke City Council enacted zoning amendments in March 2024, to expand housing options in the City. The city says...
Opening ceremony brings Olympics, Blue Ridge Games excitement
ROANOKE, Va. – The world gathered around their TV screens to watch incredible athletes from around the world as the Olympics officially kicked off on Friday. “The opening ceremony is one of my favorite parts,” fan Melissa Kinlaw said. “I’ve watched it every year, and so I’m excited to be able to see it live, to be able to see it on the big screen.”
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with new flavors!
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - July is National Ice Cream Month and to celebrate, Here @ Home welcomed Homestead Creamery to talk about some of its fun new items. Banana Caramel Crunch, Tropical Orange, and two new Virginia Tech ice cream flavors are just some of what you can expect. The...
Local Worship Center to host Youth Conference
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - New Harvest Family Worship Center is hosting their You-TH-1 Conference on Saturday, July 27. The conference is for ages 11 and older and will include a keynote speaker, interactive workshops, a parent panel, and more. This year’s theme is “Created to Win”. Participants...
Wildlife Center prepares to release hawk
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center is releasing a Red-tailed Hawk Friday on the Greenway. The bird arrived at the wildlife center as a fledgling, never having flown in the wild, according to center officials. The bird was delivered in May, and wildlife center officials report they...
Nonprofit helps with lifesaving gear for working dogs
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - It’s a nonprofit organization that works to provide working dogs with lifesaving gear, medical care, and training at no cost to their handlers. And it’s hosting a fundraiser in Roanoke. Here @ Home welcomed Gwen Baskcomb and Nate Winstead, along with their working K9s,...
Richmond-based coffee shop announces Lynchburg location opening this fall
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg coffee lovers, get ready for a new coffee shop to add to your favorites list!. Ironclad Coffee Roasters & Baking Co. announced they are opening a location in the Hill City in Fall 2024. The Richmond-based business took to Facebook to announce the expansion.
32,000 seats installed on bleachers at Lane Stadium
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) -We are just over a month away from college football season kicking off. Work is underway at Lane Stadium at Virginia Tech to make sure your experience cheering on the Hokies is one to remember. “The overcrowding is definitely an issue in every stadium,” Virginia Tech Athletics’...
If You See Purple Paint Outside Norfolk, Leave Immediately
With spring upon us, everyone's gearing up for hunting season, hiking season, and flowers blooming. While you're out exploring the wilderness, there's some things you should keep an eye out for, just to make sure you're not putting yourself in a dangerous or unlawful situation.
Family of teen killed in Myrtle Beach shooting demands answers
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The family of a 16-year-old from Roanoke, Virginia is grieving after a deadly shooting on 16 North Avenue in Myrtle Beach on Saturday ended Jakolbi Taylor's life. The shooting occurred at 1:15 a.m., when Myrtle Beach police responded to a call of a shooting...
Police: 13-year-old girl shot on W. 26th St. in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A 13-year-old girl was shot Friday evening on W. 26th St. in Norfolk, police said. The girl was taken to the hospital with what are considered to be non life-threatening wounds, Norfolk Police said. The call for the shooting came in around 8:40 p.m. Police...
Pony Auction proceeds set another record
Threating overcast skies with intermittent lite rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of anxious bidders at the Chincoteague Volunteer Fireman’s 99th annual auction yesterday at the carnival grounds. Following introductions by auctioneer Tim Jennings the crowd was treated to a display by the Chincoteague Pony Drill team. This is...
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