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The Virginia Town Where Moonshiners Left Their Mark

History runs deep in Virginia, as made evident by the 3,300 registered historic places in the state. But some histories are more well-known than others, and one example of a little-known chapter in Virginia’s history can be discovered in the small town of Boones Mill. About a century ago, it was part of one of […]

Boones Mill, VA · 1d

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Warming Shelter of Franklin County opens for the season Saturday

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. – Rocky Mount Mayor Holland Perdue announced on Facebook Saturday that the Warming Shelter of Franklin County is opening for the season Saturday at 6 p.m. The shelter is located at 3001 Old Franklin Turnpike in Rocky Mount, and you can read the full statement from the Mayor here:

Rocky Mount, VA · 9h

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Virginia Thanksgiving: 'Micro Blizzards' Could Hit Roanoke, VA

Thanksgiving travelers should prepare for unexpected whiteouts, icy pavement and rapidly changing visibility across Virginia.

Roanoke, VA · 16h

WSLS

Driver in critical condition following single-vehicle crash in Moneta Saturday

MONETA, Va – The Moneta Volunteer Fire Department said that a patient was in critical condition following a vehicle collision Saturday night. According to officials, crews were dispatched to the 1500 block of Diamond Hill Road at 1:07 a.m. following an Apple Watch crash detection alert. Attempts to establish contact with device owner.

Moneta, VA · 10h

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Martinsville man killed in Philpott Highway crash

HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia State Police have released the name of a man killed in a crash Thursday morning. 78-year-old Lloyd Eugenen Harris of Martinsville died at the scene of the crash November 12, 2026, on A.L. Philpott Highway in Henry County, according to police. Police say Harris...

Martinsville, VA · 1d

WSET

1 seriously injured in Bedford County crash, firefighters say

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A person was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash in Bedford County early Saturday morning after a vehicle struck a tree and utility pole, according to the Moneta Volunteer Fire Department. Emergency crews were dispatched to the 1500 block of Diamond Hill Road around...

Bedford County, VA · 12h

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This Old-School Virginia Steakhouse Has Been Grilling Steaks Over Real Charcoal Since 1969

Real charcoal gives a grilled steak a smoky flavor that’s difficult to reproduce with an ordinary kitchen stove. And when a restaurant has relied on that cooking method since 1969, tradition clearly matters. This Virginia steakhouse has spent decades serving familiar American favorites, building its reputation around charcoal-grilled meats...

Forest, VA · 1d

WSET

Warrants reveal new details in Pittsylvania County shooting incident that injured 3 people

(WSET) — We're learning more information about a shooting over the weekend at a Pittsylvania County apartment complex. It happened at the North Pointe Apartments early Saturday morning and sent three people to the hospital. Warrants said one of the victims was going to see her brother at the...

Pittsylvania County, VA · 2d

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Hometown Eats: Sal’s Italian Restaurant

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Nearly 20 years after their father opened the doors, his children are keeping his flavors and his memory alive. Sal’s Italian Restaurant in Roanoke County is consistently ranked as one of the best Italian spots around. We’ll show you why in this week’s Hometown Eats!

Roanoke County, VA · 2d

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Cannabis regulation motion moves forward in Salem

SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia is on the cusp of rolling out its retail marijuana marketplace, with sales beginning in July 2027. Now, hometowns are working to put rules in place regarding cannabis shops. The Salem Planning Commission met Thursday night regarding potential cannabis shop regulations, and passed a motion...

Salem, VA · 2d

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Family displaced, dog dies in Roanoke house fire

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A dog did not survive a fire that damaged a house and displaced a family, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS. At 5:18 p.m. November 13, 2026, fire crews were called to the 600 block of Elmcrest Street NE. Firefighters found and extinguished a fire in the kitchen of the home.

Roanoke, VA · 9h

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Former county school bus driver charged with DWI

A now-former Pittsylvania County school bus driver is facing DWI counts in a crash that occurred while they were operating a school bus. The Pittsylvania County School Office says it happened October 30th in the town of Hurt. Officers from the Hurt Town Police Department responded to a crash involving...

Pittsylvania County, VA · 2d

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Roanoke woman responds after being stuck on plane on runway due to nationwide ground stop

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Roanoke woman spoke with WDBJ7 over the phone after she was stuck on a plane on a runway due to a nationwide ground stop. The ground stop was announced by the FAA Friday, November 13, and lifted several hours later. Kimberly Parrish was stuck on...

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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Henry County Sherriff’s Office Warns of Financial Scams

(Henry County, VA) – The Henry County Sherriffs Office has issued a fraud alert regarding a Zelle impersonation scam. Scammers have been impersonating financial institutions and reaching out to individuals via phone and text. They advise of suspicious activity on your account or that your finances are at risk.

Henry County, VA · 2d

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'This is going to change their world': Bedford County parents weigh 4 redistricting maps

(WSET) — Bedford County parents spoke out Thursday evening at a public hearing on proposed boundary changes that could shift hundreds of students to different schools. According to Superintendent William Dupere, in the last 14 years, the school division has faced 11 attempts to change school boundaries. This time,...

Bedford County, VA · 1d

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New River Valley artist says drawing helped him out of addiction and homelessness

NEW RIVER VALLEY, Va. (WDBJ) - Joe Casso says drawing pulled him out of addiction and homelessness. Casso, who lives in the New River Valley, now draws on everything he can find and sells his work at events across the region. “Drawing is a peaceful place for me to not...

Roanoke, VA · 2d

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Roanoke task force lays out plan to address homelessness

ROANOKE, Va. – A veteran who spent about a year and a half at the Rescue Mission of Roanoke says finding a home gave him a sense of stability he had been missing. “It was a great feeling to get up there and have that key in my hand, open up the door and close the door back,” said Sam, a formerly homeless veteran. “And then this, knowing that this is mine.”

Roanoke, VA · 2d

WSET

Attorney says new material from Haysom case files raise questions over Soering conviction

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Jens Soering and his attorney say recently uncovered documents from Bedford County case files raise questions about evidence used to convict him of the 1985 murders of Derek and Nancy Haysom. Soering has spent more than three decades fighting to prove his innocence. In...

Bedford County, VA · 1d

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Roanoke County Fire crews help rescue dog in Bent Mountain

ROANOKE, Va. – What began as a pet owner’s worst nightmare ended in an emotional homecoming after a missing Golden Labrador Retriever named Archie was found stranded on the side of a mountain and safely reunited with his owner. Archie had been missing for several days before Animal...

Bent Mountain, VA · 11h

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