WDBJ7 COVERAGE http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/more-news/20465844 en-US &amp;copy; 2014 WDBJ7.com More News More News en-US &amp;copy; 2014 WDBJ7.com Virginia Tech headed to 22nd straight bowl game after holding off UVA, 24-20 http://www.wdbj7.com/sports/college/live-updates-uva-vs-virginia-tech/29973938 With a bowl game bid on the line, UVA takes on Virginia Tech on Friday night in Blacksburg. Sat, 29 Nov 2014 05:58:36 GMT 29973938 2014-11-29T05:58:36Z HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Friday night scores http://www.wdbj7.com/sports/high-school/ffe/ingame-updates-friday-night-high-school-football-action/27786988 Stay up-to-date on high school football action. Be sure to share your scores with us by tweeting @WDBJ7FFE or texting/emailing scores@wdbj7.com. Sat, 29 Nov 2014 05:26:28 GMT 27786988 2014-11-29T05:26:28Z Sunny and warmer weekend http://www.wdbj7.com/weather/first-alert-forecast-discussion/20689252 The region will be dominated by high pressure and a zonal, west to east pattern over the weekend. This will help push highs a little closer to average by the end of the weekend. Sat, 29 Nov 2014 05:01:59 GMT 20689252 2014-11-29T05:01:59Z Family of slain horse in Rockbridge County demands answers http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/family-of-slain-horse-in-rockbridge-county-demands-answers/29975296 Police told the family it would be an almost impossible event. But all the family has to go on is the sound of a gun shot and the remains of their horse. Sat, 29 Nov 2014 04:55:48 GMT 29975296 2014-11-29T04:55:48Z HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Third-round playoff schedule http://www.wdbj7.com/sports/high-school/ffe/high-school-football-secondround-playoff-matchups/29735790 These are the matchups for the third round of the VHSL high school football playoffs. Sat, 29 Nov 2014 03:08:57 GMT 29735790 2014-11-29T03:08:57Z Shoppers take a strategic approach to get Black Friday deals http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/roanoke/shoppers-take-a-strategic-appraoch-to-get-black-friday-deals/29973102 Black Friday kicked off to a slow start at Valley View Mall, but quickly picked up as shoppers made their way in. Sat, 29 Nov 2014 01:25:02 GMT 29973102 2014-11-29T01:25:02Z SHOPPING SMART: Expert gives important reminders to reign in holiday spending http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/shopping-smart-expert-gives-important-reminders-to-reign-in-holiday-spending/29971562 The average American spends the most money in December Sat, 29 Nov 2014 00:15:40 GMT 29971562 2014-11-29T00:15:40Z Abandoned Chihuahua found in dumpster, Humane Society seeking arrest http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/southern-virginia/abandoned-chihuahua-found-in-dumpster-humane-society-seeking-arrest/29972336 The Danville Area Humane Society is looking for the person who abandoned an injured Chihuahua puppy in a sealed box at a dumpster site in Pittsylvania County. Fri, 28 Nov 2014 22:33:05 GMT 29972336 2014-11-28T22:33:05Z Many in Floyd County still dealing with power outages http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/many-in-floyd-county-still-dealing-with-power-outages/29972180 Days after this week's blast of winter weather, some people in our region are still without power. Fri, 28 Nov 2014 22:16:47 GMT 29972180 2014-11-28T22:16:47Z Local store owners excited for Small Business Saturday http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/local-store-owners-excited-for-small-business-saturday/29972372 Some small business owners say they are counting on Small Business Saturday as they launch their shopping season. Fri, 28 Nov 2014 21:30:00 GMT 29972372 2014-11-28T21:30:00Z Pedestrian hit by car in Radford dies http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/pedestrian-hit-by-car-in-radford/29970570 The accident happened around 1:40 p.m. in the 800 block of West Main Street, which is near the post office. Fri, 28 Nov 2014 21:17:31 GMT 29970570 2014-11-28T21:17:31Z Electrical fire forces evacuations at Roanoke dialysis center http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/electrical-fire-forces-evacuations-at-roanoke-dialysis-center/29968772 Fire-EMS say the staff at the facility did great getting patients out Fri, 28 Nov 2014 19:40:58 GMT 29968772 2014-11-28T19:40:58Z Virginia has a new Adoption Champion http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/november-is-national-adoption-month/29966730 November is National Adoption Month. Back in August, Governor McAuliffe appointed Debbie Johnston as the new Adoption Champion for the state of Virginia. Fri, 28 Nov 2014 13:01:33 GMT 29966730 2014-11-28T13:01:33Z Suspected shooter dead in downtown Austin gunfire http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/suspected-shooter-dead-in-downtown-austin-gunfire/29966572 Austin police say a gunman suspected of opening fire on several downtown buildings and police headquarters has died after being shot. Fri, 28 Nov 2014 11:41:27 GMT 29966572 2014-11-28T11:41:27Z Fire causes $20,000 damage to Vinton home http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/roanoke/fire-causes-20000-damage-to-vinton-home/29966266 Three people are displaced after a fire damaged their Vinton home early Friday morning. Fri, 28 Nov 2014 10:04:16 GMT 29966266 2014-11-28T10:04:16Z Shoppers trade in pumpkin pie for even sweeter deals http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/shoppers-trade-in-pumpkin-pie-for-even-sweeter-deals/29964718 Thanksgiving didn't get in the way of good deals as Roanoke shoppers lined up for hours in front of Best Buy, Target, Toys R Us and more to get in on some of the best sales of the year Fri, 28 Nov 2014 04:15:15 GMT 29964718 2014-11-28T04:15:15Z Paleontologists find fossils in an unlikely spot http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/paleontologists-find-fossils-in-an-unlikely-spot/29964734 Paleontologists in southern Virginia have found a gold mine of fossils in an unlikely spot. Fri, 28 Nov 2014 03:47:57 GMT 29964734 2014-11-28T03:47:57Z 911 dispatchers get a special delivery from Operation Turkey Drop http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/911-dispatchers-get-a-special-delivery-from-operation-turkey-drop/29961836 Fellowship Community Church in Salem is showing us the true reason for the season. Fri, 28 Nov 2014 01:59:24 GMT 29961836 2014-11-28T01:59:24Z Toy drive sets up collection boxes in City Market Building http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/toy-drive-sets-up-collection-boxes-in-city-market-building/29962010 You can help make a child's Christmas a little brighter this year. The City Market Building and Downtown Roanoke Incorporated are teaming up to present the Great Big Toy Bonanza. Fri, 28 Nov 2014 01:58:32 GMT 29962010 2014-11-28T01:58:32Z Roanoke Rescue Mission serves more than a thousand on Thanksgiving http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/roanoke-rescue-mission-serves-more-than-a-thousand-on-thanksgiving/29961944 Thousands of strangers sat down for a hot Thanksgiving meal Thursday. The Roanoke Rescue Mission has been serving up the feast for 66 years now. Fri, 28 Nov 2014 01:58:22 GMT 29961944 2014-11-28T01:58:22Z Power crews work through the holiday to restore power in the area http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/power-crews-work-through-the-holiday-to-restore-power-in-the-area/29963102 Thousands of families in our viewing area were without power on Thanksgiving. Fri, 28 Nov 2014 01:57:07 GMT 29963102 2014-11-28T01:57:07Z Drumstick Dash: Move your feet, help others eat http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/Drumstick-Dash-Move-your-feet-help-others-eat/29957016 If you're looking for a workout before your big Thanksgiving feast, head to the Rescue Mission in Roanoke for the Drumstick Dash 5k race. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 23:30:32 GMT 29957016 2014-11-27T23:30:32Z Local animal shelter is in need of donations http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/local-animal-shelter-is-in-need-of-donations/29962640 A group that helps our four-legged friends in times of crisis now needs your help. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 23:28:54 GMT 29962640 2014-11-27T23:28:54Z Roanoke Fire-EMS: Family safe after apparent attic fire http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/roanoke-fireems-family-safe-after-apparent-attic-fire/29959646 A family is safe after an electrical fire apparently started in their home's attic, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS officials. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 23:27:54 GMT 29959646 2014-11-27T23:27:54Z Shoppers camp out at retail store for Black Friday deals http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/shoppers-camp-out-at-retail-store-for-black-friday-deals/29961864 Shoppers are gearing up for Black Friday deals. WDBJ 7 found some people waiting outside of Best Buy in Roanoke. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 23:25:03 GMT 29961864 2014-11-27T23:25:03Z The Voice of The Marching Virginians is set to retire http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/the-voice-of-the-marching-virginians-is-set-to-retire/29962548 He's been "the voice" at Lane Stadium for 40 years, but Friday will be the last time you hear it. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 23:23:54 GMT 29962548 2014-11-27T23:23:54Z DRI adds new shopping options to gift card program http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/dri-adds-new-shopping-options-to-gift-card-program/29867432 Downtown Roanoke Incorporated is looking to lure more shoppers downtown with a gift card program. DRI is in its second year offering the card, but you can use it at a lot more places this year. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 23:21:13 GMT 29867432 2014-11-27T23:21:13Z Henry County Sheriff's Office searching for missing woman http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/southern-virginia/henry-county-sheriffs-office-searching-for-missing-woman/29959808 Investigators say Kristy Dillard was last seen driving a 2006 Gray Nissan Altima with Virginia tags &#8220;LUVJNJ.&#8221; Thu, 27 Nov 2014 17:02:08 GMT 29959808 2014-11-27T17:02:08Z Mother's boyfriend charged in death of Danville baby http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/southern-virginia/mothers-boyfriend-charged-in-death-of-danville-baby/29959640 Michael Gill is charged with felony child abuse and neglect. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 16:52:51 GMT 29959640 2014-11-27T16:52:51Z Virginia State Police: Meth lab found in Pearisburg home http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/virginia-state-police-meth-lab-found-in-pearisburg-home/29959430 Virginia State Police tell WDBJ7 that a meth lab was found in a Pearisburg home on Thursday morning. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 16:46:15 GMT 29959430 2014-11-27T16:46:15Z Raising thankful kids http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/raising-thankful-kids-during-the-holiday-season/29957752 It's traditional to give thanks on this day, but how can parents get their kids to keep the whole holiday season in perspective? Thu, 27 Nov 2014 12:53:02 GMT 29957752 2014-11-27T12:53:02Z Danville Police investigate a gas station robbery http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/danville-police-investigate-a-gas-station-robbery/29957810 Danville Police are investigating a robbery at a gas station. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 12:31:03 GMT 29957810 2014-11-27T12:31:03Z TRAFFIC ROUNDUP: Road conditions for Wednesday http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/traffic-roundup-road-conditions-for-wednesday/29899148 Real-time updates on Wednesday's road conditions. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 05:03:05 GMT 29899148 2014-11-27T05:03:05Z Thanksgiving cooks are opting for meals to go http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/thanksgiving-cooks-are-opting-for-meals-to-go/29955024 Last minute callers are trying get their Thanksgiving meals to go over at the Roanoker Restaurant. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 04:55:35 GMT 29955024 2014-11-27T04:55:35Z Interstate 581 accident sends two to hospital http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/interstate-581-accident-sends-two-to-hospital/29955112 Two people were taken to the hospital after a wreck involving a tractor trailer on Interstate 581 in Roanoke Wednesday night. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 04:28:35 GMT 29955112 2014-11-27T04:28:35Z Bedford County spa customers "fill the van" to help needy families http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/bedford-county-spa-customers-fill-the-van-to-help-needy-families/29953316 Customers at one Bedford County spa are helping needy families have a happier holiday. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 04:22:10 GMT 29953316 2014-11-27T04:22:10Z Crews working to clean up spill, empty tanker truck on Interstate 64 in Alleghany County http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/alleghany-highlands/tanker-truck-crashes-spills-on-interstate-64-in-alleghany-county/29943404 Crews are working to empty and remove a tanker truck that overturned on I-64 in Alleghany County shortly after 11 a.m. on Wednesday. Fuel that leaked form the tanker was contained. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 02:10:36 GMT 29943404 2014-11-27T02:10:36Z "Empty the Shelter" event looks to find permanent homes for animals before Thanksgiving http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/empty-the-shelter-event-looks-to-find-permanent-homes-for-animals-before-thanksgiving/29949722 The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection is looking to find permanent homes for shelter animals this Thanksgiving. Wednesday marks it's first "Empty the Shelter" event. Staff will be staying late so people can stop by to adopt a pet. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 01:34:29 GMT 29949722 2014-11-27T01:34:29Z Making sure Carbon Monoxide isn't a problem in your home http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/making-sure-carbon-monoxide-isnt-a-problem-in-your-home/29947468 Roanoke Fire-EMS says there was a close call on Tuesday night Thu, 27 Nov 2014 01:13:18 GMT 29947468 2014-11-27T01:13:18Z Pre-Thanksgiving Wednesday goes smoothly at Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/prethanksgiving-wednesday-goes-smoothly-at-roanokeblacksburg-airport/29947926 Planes were deiced but most flights were on time Thu, 27 Nov 2014 01:11:26 GMT 29947926 2014-11-27T01:11:26Z VDOT asks drivers to slow down, allow extra time for holiday travel plans http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/vdot-asks-drivers-to-slow-down-allow-extra-time-for-holiday-travel-plans/29949560 Holiday travelers will hit the road Wednesday night to get to family and friends. WDBJ 7 ran into a number of drivers traveling north from the Carolinas to states like New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 01:10:19 GMT 29949560 2014-11-27T01:10:19Z New funding allows Bedford County firefighters to upgrade vehicles http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/new-funding-allows-bedford-county-firefighters-to-upgrade-vehicles/29949108 Bedford County supervisors are providing new funding that's allowing fire companies to upgrade their fleet. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 01:09:11 GMT 29949108 2014-11-27T01:09:11Z Shelly Gravely's death ruled asphyxia by strangulation http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/shelly-gravelys-death-ruled-asphyxia-by-strangulation/29952432 We're learning more about the missing Patrick County woman found dead last weekend. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 00:53:40 GMT 29952432 2014-11-27T00:53:40Z Appalachian Power customers without power across the region http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/appalachian-power-customers-without-power-across-the-region/29951856 Many people are without power across the region because of the winter weather. Over 5,000 Appalachian Power customers are without power. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 00:15:36 GMT 29951856 2014-11-27T00:15:36Z SOL Innovation Committee comes out with first round of recommendations http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/sol-innovation-committee-comes-out-with-first-round-of-recommendations/29948226 Most are budget-neutral and able to be implemented soon if General Assembly and Governor allows Wed, 26 Nov 2014 23:02:00 GMT 29948226 2014-11-26T23:02:00Z Danville courtroom gets new look http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/danville-courtroom-gets-new-look/29950040 You're tax dollars are at work in Danville. The city is renovating a courtroom that a judge says was in dire need of repair. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 22:49:47 GMT 29950040 2014-11-26T22:49:47Z Carilion Clinic needs your help naming holiday snowmen http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/carilion-clinic-needs-your-help-naming-holiday-snowmen/29950080 Carilion Clinic is looking to brighten your holiday season this year. Three illuminated snowmen have made themselves a home along Interstate 581. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 22:46:33 GMT 29950080 2014-11-26T22:46:33Z Man charged with reckless driving after hitting fire truck on Interstate 77 http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/new-river-valley/man-charged-with-reckless-driving-after-hitting-fire-truck-on-interstate-77/29948720 Christopher Adams, of Georgia, was driving the Honda Civic that hit the fire truck. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 21:26:28 GMT 29948720 2014-11-26T21:26:28Z Chain-reaction crash causes major delays on Interstate 77 in Wythe County http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/new-river-valley/chainreaction-crash-causes-major-delays-on-interstate-77-in-wythe-county/29948244 A chain-reaction crash caused major delays on Interstate 77 in Wythe County around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 21:06:47 GMT 29948244 2014-11-26T21:06:47Z Henry County deputies searching for missing woman http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/southern-virginia/henry-county-deputies-searching-for-missing-woman/29946910 The Henry County Sheriff&#8217;s Office is looking for a woman who has been missing since November 22. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 19:49:33 GMT 29946910 2014-11-26T19:49:33Z Danville man charged in baby's death http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/danville-man-charged-in-babys-death/29944612 Danville police charged Michael Gill with felony abuse and neglect in connection to the death of Aleigha Sadler. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 19:12:25 GMT 29944612 2014-11-26T19:12:25Z Va. agency tells APCo to refund $5.8m to customers http://www.wdbj7.com/news/business/va-agency-tells-apco-to-refund-58m-to-customers/29944430 State regulators have directed Appalachian Power to refund more than $5 million to Virginia customers. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 17:47:15 GMT 29944430 2014-11-26T17:47:15Z Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office searching for shooting suspect http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/southern-virginia/pittsylvania-county-sheriffs-office-searching-for-shooting-suspect/29943712 Investigators are searching for Travis Broggin in connection to a shooting that happened around 2 a.m. Sunday at 155 Adams Lane in Hurt. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 17:21:46 GMT 29943712 2014-11-26T17:21:46Z Man charged with reckless driving in Bedford Co. tractor-trailer wreck http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/lynchburg-bedford/man-charged-with-reckless-driving-in-bedford-co-tractortrailer-wreck/29941658 Bedford County deputies are charging a man with reckless driving after his tractor-trailer flipped on Bateman Bridge Road on Wednesday morning. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 15:53:20 GMT 29941658 2014-11-26T15:53:20Z Danville police look for men who robbed Loan Max, knocked woman to ground http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/southern-virginia/danville-police-look-for-men-who-robbed-loan-max-knocked-woman-to-ground/29937570 Danville police are looking for two men who robbed a Loan Max on Tuesday evening. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 09:08:07 GMT 29937570 2014-11-26T09:08:07Z Fire department offers safety tips on deep-frying Thanksgiving turkey http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/Fire-department-offers-safety-tips-on-deep-frying-Thanksgiving-turkey/29937198 There's nothing like a delicious turkey to complete your Thanksgiving meal. Those with Roanoke Fire-EMS are warning families who choose to deep-fry their turkeys to be careful. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 08:57:29 GMT 29937198 2014-11-26T08:57:29Z Update: Interstate 81 South in Rockbridge County moving smoothly again http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/smith-mountain-lake/heavy-congestion-on-interstate-81-south-in-rockbridge-county/29933418 The heavy congestion along Interstate 81 South at mile marker 182 in Rockbridge County is now cleared Wed, 26 Nov 2014 06:07:08 GMT 29933418 2014-11-26T06:07:08Z Roanoke holds Michael Brown prayer vigil http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/roanoke-holds-michael-brown-prayer-vigil/29934718 As the sun set in Roanoke near the Martin Luther King statue, they started to gather. One by one, community members formed a circle. It was one bonded by prayer. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 04:45:31 GMT 29934718 2014-11-26T04:45:31Z A couple shares their hotel horror story http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/roanoke/a-couple-shares-their-hotel-horror-story/29934886 A family says their trip to Roanoke turned into a hotel horror story. It was so bad they wanted to share their experience with WDBJ7. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 04:20:17 GMT 29934886 2014-11-26T04:20:17Z Hooker field in Martinsville getting new look http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/hooker-field-in-martinsville-getting-new-look/29935310 A sports venue in Martinsville is getting a new look. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 04:18:46 GMT 29935310 2014-11-26T04:18:46Z Supporters of Marketplace Fairness Act push for passage before the end of the year http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/Supporters-of-Marketplace-Fairness-Act-push-for-passage-before-the-end-of-the-year/29931594 Time is running out on federal legislation that would help states collect sales tax on internet purchases, but supporters of the Marketplace Fairness Act still hope Congress will act before the end of the year. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 04:02:31 GMT 29931594 2014-11-26T04:02:31Z A look inside Roanoke County's months-long internal investigation http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/a-look-inside-the-roanoke-countys-monthslong-internal-investigation/29928460 Fetching water was indicative of life working under Sgroi, Kelly Pearce tells WDBJ7. After Pearce complained that Srgoi was often absent from work and that he required her to do his non-county work, the county administration launched an investigation earlier this year. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 03:22:46 GMT 29928460 2014-11-26T03:22:46Z Holiday travelers hit the road early to get ahead of the storm http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/Holiday-travelers-hit-the-road-early-to-get-ahead-of-the-storm/29931180 Millions of Americans are hitting the road for the holiday, and many are heading out early to stay in front of the forecast. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 01:20:07 GMT 29931180 2014-11-26T01:20:07Z New wellness center ready to open in Radford http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/new-wellness-center-ready-to-open-in-radford/29930372 After two years of construction, Radford University is set to open a brand new student recreation and wellness center. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 01:00:27 GMT 29930372 2014-11-26T01:00:27Z Danville church supplies 300 families with Thanksgiving feast http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/danville-church-supplies-300-families-with-thanksgiving-feast/29931066 Hundreds of families in Danville will have full stomachs this Thanksgiving thanks to the generosity of a church. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 00:57:58 GMT 29931066 2014-11-26T00:57:58Z Accident cleared on I-581 South at Orange Avenue http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/accident-slowing-traffic-on-i581-south-at-orange-ave/29929036 A multi-vehicle accident on I-581 South at Orange Avenue has been cleared. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 00:05:26 GMT 29929036 2014-11-26T00:05:26Z Roanoke College professor gets national attention http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/roanoke-college-professor-gets-national-attention/29928552 A Roanoke College professor is getting some national recognition. English professor Paul Hanstedt has been named the 2014 Virginia Professor of the Year. He was selected from nearly 400 top professors in the United States. Tue, 25 Nov 2014 23:57:45 GMT 29928552 2014-11-25T23:57:45Z Danville baby died of blunt force, babysitter "shocked" http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/danville-baby-died-of-blunt-force-babysitter-shocked/29929524 Tonya Bliss babysat for her neighbor's two kids every week, especially enjoying her time with Aleigha Sadler. The 20-month-old got a nickname Butterbean and went to church with Bliss regularly. Tue, 25 Nov 2014 23:42:32 GMT 29929524 2014-11-25T23:42:32Z UVA Board of Visitors discuss sexual assault allegations http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/uva-board-to-discuss-sex-assault-allegations/29917484 The University of Virginia Board of Visitors is holding a special meeting to discuss recent allegations of sexual assault that have rocked the campus. Tue, 25 Nov 2014 23:19:45 GMT 29917484 2014-11-25T23:19:45Z Bedford mother continues son's legacy of sharing happiness with others http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/bedford-mother-continues-sons-legacy-of-sharing-happiness-with-others/29928594 A Bedford mother is keeping her son's memory alive with a program that makes use of his favorite toy: a teddy bear. Tue, 25 Nov 2014 22:44:59 GMT 29928594 2014-11-25T22:44:59Z House relocation attracts crowd in Bedford http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/house-relocation-attracts-crowd-in-bedford/29928868 Moving to a new address can be complicated, especially when your house comes with you. Tue, 25 Nov 2014 22:34:28 GMT 29928868 2014-11-25T22:34:28Z VDOT widens Dry Hollow Road, adds more signage to help ease safety concerns http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/vdot-widens-dry-hollow-road-adds-more-signage-to-help-ease-safety-concerns/29928336 People who live in one part of Roanoke County say their concerns are finally being heard, but they're still not giving up the fight. Tue, 25 Nov 2014 22:26:00 GMT 29928336 2014-11-25T22:26:00Z UPDATE: Missing Rockbridge Co. girl found in Roanoke http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/lexington-rockbridge/rockbridge-co-sheriffs-office-asks-for-publics-help-finding-missing-17yearold-girl/29907684 The Rockbridge County teenager who was last seen Saturday has been found safe in Roanoke. Tue, 25 Nov 2014 21:15:26 GMT 29907684 2014-11-25T21:15:26Z Ten ways to spot a sex trafficker http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/ten-ways-to-spot-a-sex-trafficker/29926392 To report suspected human trafficking to law enforcement, please call: 1-866-347-2423 or call 911 in an emergency. Tue, 25 Nov 2014 21:05:46 GMT 29926392 2014-11-25T21:05:46Z Hometown and Homemade: What to add to your Thanksgiving feast http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/hometown-and-homemade-what-to-add-to-your-thanksgiving-feast/29896956 You submitted some of your best Thanksgiving recipes, and we picked three side dishes and three desserts to feature on WDBJ7 Mornin'. Tue, 25 Nov 2014 16:19:00 GMT 29896956 2014-11-25T16:19:00Z SPECIAL REPORT: What Virginia law means for gay couples wanting to adopt http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/special-report-what-virginia-law-means-for-gay-couples-wanting-to-adopt/29916584 Same-sex marriage is now legal in Virginia, so what does that mean for gay couples who want to adopt children? Tue, 25 Nov 2014 15:30:17 GMT 29916584 2014-11-25T15:30:17Z VDOT installing new traffic lights at 91 intersections in the region http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/new-traffic-lights-coming-to-lynchburg-and-salem/29909322 The Virginia Department of Transportation is upgrading several traffic signals in the region. Tue, 25 Nov 2014 14:17:23 GMT 29909322 2014-11-25T14:17:23Z Mazda recalls cars to fix tire pressure monitors http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/mazda-recalls-cars-to-fix-tire-pressure-monitors/29918714 Mazda is recalling nearly 100,000 midsize cars in the U.S. to fix a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system. Tue, 25 Nov 2014 13:33:17 GMT 29918714 2014-11-25T13:33:17Z Drainage work to cause I-81 lane closure in Rockbridge County http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/lexington-rockbridge/drainage-work-to-cause-i81-lane-closure-in-rockbridge-county/29916690 Drainage work will cause a lane closure on Interstate 81 in Rockbridge County on Tuesday. Tue, 25 Nov 2014 09:31:47 GMT 29916690 2014-11-25T09:31:47Z Patrick Henry Band prepares for Hawaii performance http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/patrick-henry-band-prepares-for-hawaii-performance/29912310 The Marching Band at Patrick Henry High school is perfecting their sound for a performance that's more than a year and a half in the making. Tue, 25 Nov 2014 03:27:51 GMT 29912310 2014-11-25T03:27:51Z Report: Renovation to Roanoke's Poff Building a 'hallmark in taxpayer waste' http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/report-renovation-to-roanokes-poff-building-a-hallmark-in-taxpayer-waste/29904208 The General Services Administration&#8217;s renovation of Roanoke&#8217;s Poff Federal Building was &#8220;a hallmark in taxpayer waste,&#8221; according to a report issued Monday. Tue, 25 Nov 2014 03:18:24 GMT 29904208 2014-11-25T03:18:24Z U.S. Attorney for Western District of Virginia stepping down http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/us-attorney-for-western-district-of-virginia-stepping-down/29902780 U.S. Attorney Tim Heaphy announced Monday that he will step down at the end of the year. Tue, 25 Nov 2014 03:12:49 GMT 29902780 2014-11-25T03:12:49Z A shelter in Roanoke opening for sex trafficking victims http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/a-shelter-in-roanoke-opening-for-sex-trafficking-victims/29844780 According to Polaris Project, a sex trafficking victim is forced to have sex between 20 to 48 times a day on average. Tue, 25 Nov 2014 03:00:00 GMT 29844780 2014-11-25T03:00:00Z Senator Tim Kaine responds to the Grand Jury decision in Ferguson, Missouri http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/senator-tim-kaine-responds-to-the-grand-jury-decision-in-ferguson-missouri/29913008 U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement following a Missouri grand jury&#8217;s decision not to indict Police Officer Darren Wilson: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 02:57:43 GMT 29913008 2014-11-25T02:57:43Z Local volunteers fill thousands of shoe boxes for Christmas ministry http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/local-volunteers-fill-thousands-of-shoe-boxes-for-christmas-ministry/29912508 A Christmas ministry that will send millions of shoe boxes to children overseas, collected thousands of boxes in the Roanoke Valley. Tue, 25 Nov 2014 02:47:28 GMT 29912508 2014-11-25T02:47:28Z After two women die, Martinsville domestic violence advocate offers preventive help for others http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/after-two-women-die-martinsville-domestic-violence-advocate-offers-preventive-help-for-others/29911168 Two communities in our region are dealing with tragedies tonight. Tue, 25 Nov 2014 00:42:06 GMT 29911168 2014-11-25T00:42:06Z Debate continues after President moves on immigration http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/debate-continues-after-president-moves-on-immigration/29910744 The debate continues following President Obama's immigration announcement last week. The President said he will use his executive authority to shield up to four million illegal immigrants from deportation. Tue, 25 Nov 2014 00:30:34 GMT 29910744 2014-11-25T00:30:34Z Sparky Woods out as VMI's football coach http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/lexington-rockbridge/sparky-woods-out-as-vmis-football-coach/29905006 Athletics director Dave Diles announced Monday that Woods&#8217; contract will not be renewed. Mon, 24 Nov 2014 23:44:43 GMT 29905006 2014-11-24T23:44:43Z VDOT tells employees to possibly be ready to work Thanksgiving http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/vdot-tells-employees-to-possibly-be-ready-to-work-thanksgiving/29908454 Hoping Monday's warmth keeps travel impact minimal Mon, 24 Nov 2014 23:42:17 GMT 29908454 2014-11-24T23:42:17Z Hollywood stars linked to upcoming movie about Lynchburg native http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/hollywood-stars-linked-to-upcoming-movie-about-lynchburg-native/29909876 The story of a Lynchburg legend is about to be told on the big screen. Mon, 24 Nov 2014 23:40:19 GMT 29909876 2014-11-24T23:40:19Z Virginia Tech student hit by car Thursday in Blacksburg has died http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/new-river-valley/roanoke-woman-hit-by-car-thursday-in-blacksburg-has-died/29909254 Justeen Olinger, 20, was hit while trying to cross North Main Street from Mountain Breeze Drive to Givens Lane when she was hit by a car driven by a Radford woman. Mon, 24 Nov 2014 23:21:19 GMT 29909254 2014-11-24T23:21:19Z WDBJ 7 takes a look at sexual misconduct policies at local colleges, universities http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/wdbj-7-takes-a-look-at-sexual-misconduct-policies-at-local-colleges-universities/29909504 Students at the University of Virginia are speaking out about the school's choice to suspend all fraternities. Members of student council, sexual assault awareness groups and the Inter-Fraternity council held a news conference Monday morning in Charlottesville. Mon, 24 Nov 2014 23:12:07 GMT 29909504 2014-11-24T23:12:07Z Virginia Tech to auction off award-winning solar home http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/virginia-tech-to-auction-off-awardwinning-solar-home/29909510 A 600 square foot solar decathlon home is being auctioned off as government property. Mon, 24 Nov 2014 23:00:46 GMT 29909510 2014-11-24T23:00:46Z Salem family donates historic property http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/salem-family-donates-historic-property/29908900 The Salem Museum and Historical Society received a big donation from a local family. Preston Place is the oldest home in Salem and is now under the stewardship of the Salem Historical Society. Mon, 24 Nov 2014 22:46:31 GMT 29908900 2014-11-24T22:46:31Z Winter Storm Threat+Thanksgiving=Perfect Storm For Grocery Stores http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/winter-storm-threatthanksgivingperfect-storm-for-grocery-stores/29907322 Stores say Thanksgiving is usually one of its busiest times on its own Mon, 24 Nov 2014 22:40:50 GMT 29907322 2014-11-24T22:40:50Z One lane of I-81 South near Buchanan closed for road repair work http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/one-lane-of-i81-south-near-buchanan-closed-for-road-repair-work/29905246 The right lane of I-81 southbound near the Arcadia exit in Botetourt County is expected to be closed until around 7 p.m. Mon, 24 Nov 2014 22:19:54 GMT 29905246 2014-11-24T22:19:54Z UPDATE: Repairs to Liberty Rd. bridge over I-581 completed http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/roanoke/liberty-road-bridge-work-to-start-in-roanoke-causing-lane-closures/29816868 Repair work to the Liberty Road bridge over Interstate 581 in Roanoke will require lane closures Monday. Mon, 24 Nov 2014 21:33:39 GMT 29816868 2014-11-24T21:33:39Z Restoration bids rejected for Virginian Railway Station in Roanoke http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/roanoke/restoration-bids-rejected-for-virginian-railway-station-in-roanoke/29905714 All four bids for the second phase of restoration for the Virginian Railway Passenger Station in Roanoke have been rejected. Mon, 24 Nov 2014 20:54:20 GMT 29905714 2014-11-24T20:54:20Z One hurt in car-train accident in downtown Roanoke http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/roanoke/one-hurt-when-train-hits-car-in-downtown-roanoke/29904982 An accident involving a car and a train in downtown Roanoke sent one person to the hospital Monday afternoon. Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:46:16 GMT 29904982 2014-11-24T19:46:16Z Blairs man killed in crash on Route 29 in Pittsylvania County http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/southern-virginia/blairs-man-killed-in-crash-on-route-29-in-pittsylvania-county/29900366 A Blairs man died after a crash Sunday night on Route 29 in Pittsylvania County. Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:31:39 GMT 29900366 2014-11-24T19:31:39Z
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