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BREAKING: Virginia State Police have determined that alcohol was a factor in a fatal Bedford County crash on Sunday.
08/07/2024

BREAKING: Virginia State Police have determined that alcohol was a factor in a fatal Bedford County crash on Sunday.

Virginia State Police have determined that alcohol was a factor in a fatal Bedford County crash on Sunday.

BREAKING: A man is dead and another is injured after a Sunday evening crash in Bedford County, according to Virginia Sta...
08/07/2024

BREAKING: A man is dead and another is injured after a Sunday evening crash in Bedford County, according to Virginia State Police.

A man is dead and another is injured after a Sunday evening crash in Bedford County, according to Virginia State Police.

Happy 66th birthday to actor Kevin Bacon! What are your favorite roles of his?
08/07/2024

Happy 66th birthday to actor Kevin Bacon! What are your favorite roles of his?

Happy National Video Game Day! What is your favorite video game?
08/07/2024

Happy National Video Game Day! What is your favorite video game?

Awww!
08/07/2024

Awww!

The Toledo Zoo and Aquarium announced a baby Bornean orangutan.

Average gasoline prices in Roanoke have risen 6.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.30/g Monday, according...
08/07/2024

Average gasoline prices in Roanoke have risen 6.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.30/g Monday, according to GasBuddy.

Average gasoline prices in Roanoke have risen 6.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.30/g Monday,

08/07/2024

Beryl will makes it's way through eastern Texas today bringing them heavy rain, gusty winds and even severe weather. The heaviest moisture from Beryl stays to our west, but we could see more numerous showers and storms later this week.

Please help us and the Red Cross collect blood today! More info here: bit.ly/3RUVAv1
08/07/2024

Please help us and the Red Cross collect blood today! More info here: bit.ly/3RUVAv1

08/07/2024

Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Matagorda, Texas this morning as a category 1 hurricane. High wind, large storm surge and heavy rain will plague that area this morning. The heaviest of rain from Beryl will stay to our west.

More than a week later, she is still in a Venice hospital.
08/07/2024

More than a week later, she is still in a Venice hospital.

The woman's family says she can no longer use the left side of her upper body and cannot fly commercial back to the U.S. in her current condition.

Doctors said the man's bone is shattered, and his wife fears that he may never be able to walk again.
08/07/2024

Doctors said the man's bone is shattered, and his wife fears that he may never be able to walk again.

The man and his wife were giving food to homeless people when he was shot.

That's a lot of hot dogs in a 5 minute time period!
08/07/2024

That's a lot of hot dogs in a 5 minute time period!

It’s not the Fourth of July unless Joey Chestnut eats a large number of hot dogs.

Wow! 👀
08/07/2024

Wow! 👀

The budding protostar is about 100,000 years old.

Reverend Henry Henderson has spent the last 55 years as a pastor at Washington Street Baptist Church in Bedford County.
08/07/2024

Reverend Henry Henderson has spent the last 55 years as a pastor at Washington Street Baptist Church in Bedford County.

Rev. Henry Henderson was celebrated for his 55 years dedicated to Washington Street Baptist Church.

07/07/2024

FIRST ALERT: Tracking daily shower and storm chances for the week ahead

The annual Galax Fireman’s Carnival is happening at Felts Park from July 9 through July 13.
07/07/2024

The annual Galax Fireman’s Carnival is happening at Felts Park from July 9 through July 13.

UPDATE: The crash has been cleared, according to VDOT.The south left shoulder, left lane, and right lane are closed on I...
07/07/2024

UPDATE: The crash has been cleared, according to VDOT.

The south left shoulder, left lane, and right lane are closed on I-81, mm 140.3 due to a crash in Roanoke County, according to VDOT.

A 17-year-old jumped onto and stopped a runaway boat that was going in circles on a New Hampshire lake after the captain...
07/07/2024

A 17-year-old jumped onto and stopped a runaway boat that was going in circles on a New Hampshire lake after the captain fell overboard.

The teenager has been enjoying his last two months of summer at the lake before he ships off to join the Navy this fall.

Wishing him a happy and healthy retirement!
07/07/2024

Wishing him a happy and healthy retirement!

John Cena is retiring from WWE.

07/07/2024

FIRST ALERT: Tracking localized heavy rainfall Sunday afternoon

Happy National Macaroni Day! What is your favorite macaroni dish?
07/07/2024

Happy National Macaroni Day! What is your favorite macaroni dish?

UPDATE: 15 firefighters were injured in the warehouse fire in South Hill.
07/07/2024

UPDATE: 15 firefighters were injured in the warehouse fire in South Hill.

“The News Progress” reports the explosion happened after a car hit a power line pole and a propane tank in front of the warehouse.

No injuries were reported after a structure fire caused by an explosion Sunday, July 7.
07/07/2024

No injuries were reported after a structure fire caused by an explosion Sunday, July 7.

Check out the heart in the sky Saturday night at Wythe Raceway! (Rachel Baker) Submit your photos and videos at https://...
07/07/2024

Check out the heart in the sky Saturday night at Wythe Raceway! (Rachel Baker)

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RIP. 😔
07/07/2024

RIP. 😔

A K-9 deputy in Florida died after getting overheated while tracking a suspect.

Both houses were significantly damaged and a tenant living in one of the homes was displaced.
07/07/2024

Both houses were significantly damaged and a tenant living in one of the homes was displaced.

Both houses were significantly damaged and a tenant living in one of the homes was displaced as a result.

Master Firefighter Andrew Jenks died of cancer Saturday, July 6 at the age of 37 surrounded by family and friends.
07/07/2024

Master Firefighter Andrew Jenks died of cancer Saturday, July 6 at the age of 37 surrounded by family and friends.

Lynchburg Fire Department is mourning the passing of one of their firefighters.

What a sight to behold Saturday night at the Buchanan Community Carnival! (Ashley Lakes) Submit your photos and videos a...
07/07/2024

What a sight to behold Saturday night at the Buchanan Community Carnival! (Ashley Lakes)

Submit your photos and videos at https://bit.ly/3WjBjT0

During the search of the vehicle, deputies discovered several Stanley cups and a variety of high-end food items.
07/07/2024

During the search of the vehicle, deputies discovered several Stanley cups and a variety of high-end food items.

Four women in Florida with ‘expensive taste’ stole 24 Stanley tumbler cups from a hardware store, along with champagne, lobster and crab meat from other locations, according to authorities.

Beautiful sunset Saturday night at the Rockbridge County Balloon Festival! (Chris Laing)Submit your photos and videos at...
07/07/2024

Beautiful sunset Saturday night at the Rockbridge County Balloon Festival! (Chris Laing)

Submit your photos and videos at https://bit.ly/3WjBjT0

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Beryl will makes it's way through eastern Texas today bringing them heavy rain, gusty winds and even severe weather. The heaviest moisture from Beryl stays to our west, but we could see more numerous showers and storms later this week.

Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Matagorda, Texas this morning as a category 1 hurricane. High wind, large storm surge and heavy rain will plague that area this morning. The heaviest of rain from Beryl will stay to our west.

FIRST ALERT: Tracking daily shower and storm chances for the week ahead

FIRST ALERT: Tracking localized heavy rainfall Sunday afternoon

Remnants from Beryl keep tropical air around and may bring additional late-week rain chances. Here's what we know.

HOT, MUGGY SUNDAY: A front has stalled across the Piedmont where more clouds and slightly higher shower chances reside today.

FIRST ALERT: Beryl set to make US landfall by Monday

Here's an updated look at your First Alert Forecast heading into Sunday.

We're giving you the First Alert about our hot and muggy weather. It won't be as hot as yesterday, but our highs continue to climb into the 90s. We'll see lower 90s through the weekend, but by later next week those temperatures should drop into the 80s.

First Alert Weather Day Ended - The severe risk is winding down for the night. We can't rule out a few lingering showers, but the severe threat is diminishing.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Halifax, Charlotte until 7/05 7:00PM | Details at: WDBJ7.com/weather/alerts

FIRST ALERT UPDATE: Flash flooding, severe storms ongoing early Friday evening

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Surry, Carroll, Patrick, Yadkin, Stokes, Wilkes until 7/05 6:15PM | Details at: WDBJ7.com/weather/alerts

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for City of Covington, Alleghany, Craig, Botetourt, Monroe until 7/05 6:15PM | Details at: WDBJ7.com/weather/alerts

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Monroe, Summers until 7/05 5:45PM | Details at: WDBJ7.com/weather/alerts

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for City of Salem, Roanoke, Botetourt, Bedford, City of Roanoke until 7/05 5:30PM | Details at: WDBJ7.com/weather/alerts

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Patrick, Stokes until 7/05 5:30PM | Details at: WDBJ7.com/weather/alerts

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Montgomery, Roanoke, Floyd until 7/05 5:15PM | Details at: WDBJ7.com/weather/alerts

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for City of Radford, Pulaski, Montgomery, Bland, Giles until 7/05 4:45PM | Details at: WDBJ7.com/weather/alerts

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Bland, Giles until 7/05 4:15PM | Details at: WDBJ7.com/weather/alerts

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