Officials said it’s not about expecting the worst—it’s about being ready to move faster, communicate better, and get students back to their families if the unthinkable ever happens.

A Blacksburg man was charged in connection to a missing juvenile from Wisconsin, according to Blacksburg Police.

RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - Attorney General Jay Jones, along with 26 other attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against the Trump ...

On Thursday, July 23, 2026, deputies responded to a cell tower construction site on Anstey Rd. to a report of an overnight theft where an enclosed work trailer had been broken into.

DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Georgia State Patrol (GSP) arrested a Georgia man in connection to the Sunday morning shooting of his son in Danville, the Danville Police Department announced. At 4:25 a.m.

Tuesday is a First Alert Weather Day as the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms returns to the region. Stay tuned ...

BURLINGTON, N.C. (WDBJ) - While the hunt for first place is still on in the Appalachian League’s Eastern Division, the Pulaski River Turtles can celebrate a small win Sunday. Pulaski (23-19) defeated ...

Community members and organizations gathered in Martinsville to support active military service members and veterans through a prayer vigil, as the conflict in Iran continues.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - No injuries were reported in a house fire Sunday, July 26, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS. Firefighters say they responded at 6:15 p.m. to reports of a structure fire on the 1100 ...

In this week’s visit to the WDBJ7 Archive, we recall two previous droughts that spurred the creation of the Western Virginia Water Authority.

The Office of the Sheriff for Rockbridge County and Lexington City has arrested a man and anticipates additional charges as ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Help welcome Laine Pugh as the weekend morning meteorologist at WDBJ7. Laine joins your Hometown ...