Colby Johnson

Roanoke

Multimedia Journalist at WDBJ-TV (Roanoke, VA)

Reporter for @WHSVnews @JMU alum former @JMUBreezeTV anchor Have a story idea? Email me [email protected]

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Roanoke County student protesters urge school board to take action to prevent bullying

2 weeks ago | wvva.com | Colby Johnson

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A group of concerned Roanoke County Public Schools students protested outside the RCPS school board meeting Thursday evening, urging the board to do more to prevent bullying in schools. The protest comes over two months after the death by suicide of 10-year-old Mountain View Elementary student Autumn Bushman. “If the people who are supposed to protect our kids aren’t going to do their job, we’re going to make sure they do their job. We won’t back down.
Roanoke County student protesters urge school board to take action to prevent bullying

2 weeks ago | wdbj7.com | Colby Johnson

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A group of concerned Roanoke County Public Schools students protested outside the RCPS school board meeting on Thursday evening, urging the board to do more to prevent bullying in schools. The protest comes over two months after the suicide of 10-year-old Mountain View Elementary Student Autumn Bushman. “If the people who are supposed to protect our kids aren’t going to do their job, we’re going to make sure they do their job. We won’t back down.
Comcast announces broadband expansion in Bedford

2 weeks ago | wdbj7.com | Colby Johnson

BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - On Wednesday, Comcast announced a major broadband expansion in the Town of Bedford. It has begun construction work on a project to connect over 4500 homes and businesses with high-speed internet. “This is really just a continuation of us looking to expand our products and services and bring choice to more residents and businesses across the Commonwealth,” said Comcast Vice President of Public Relations Kristie Fox.
Pulaski gets $500K grant to assess Brownfield sites

2 weeks ago | wdbj7.com | Colby Johnson

PULASKI, Va. (WDBJ) - On Friday, Congressman Morgan Griffith announced the Town of Pulaski will receive a $500,000 Brownfield grant from the EPA. The town plans to use the money to begin the process of redeveloping several abandoned gas stations and automotive business fronts around the town. “We have five or six around the town. These are sites like old automotive places and gas stations, things like that that are not in use.
Franklin County supervisors to discuss new comprehensive plan proposal

2 weeks ago | wdbj7.com | Colby Johnson

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - During two meetings this week, Franklin County’s Board of Supervisors will discuss a proposed update to the county’s comprehensive plan outlining what Franklin County will look like over the next 20 years. The 2045 Comprehensive Plan will outline the future of land use in the county as well as the future of growth and development. A big part of creating the plan was gathering public input over the last year.
Chronic Wasting Disease on the rise in Virginia deer

3 weeks ago | wvva.com | Colby Johnson

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is rising in Virginia’s deer population, according to the yearly report from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR). The 2024-2025 Chronic Wasting Disease report from DWR recorded 109 positive detections in the over 8,100 deer it tested across Virginia. In our hometowns, Roanoke County saw its first-ever recorded case of the disease. “This is the first year that we’ve had more than 100 positive deer in a known testing season.
Chronic Wasting Disease on the rise in Virginia Deer

3 weeks ago | wdbj7.com | Colby Johnson

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is rising in Virginia’s deer population, according to the yearly report from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR). The 2024-2025 Chronic Wasting Disease report from DWR recorded 109 positive detections in the over 8,100 deer it tested across Virginia. In our hometowns, Roanoke County saw its first-ever recorded case of the disease. “This is the first year that we’ve had more than 100 positive deer in a known testing season.
Danville Police honor fallen officers

3 weeks ago | wdbj7.com | Colby Johnson

DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - This week was National Police Week, and Law enforcement across the country remember those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Thursday was National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the Danville Police Department and Danville Sheriff’s Office came together to hold a memorial service honoring the lives of six Danville officers who gave their lives in the line of duty over a more than 100-year span, helping to ensure their legacies are never forgotten.
Work on new Botetourt County courthouse underway

3 weeks ago | wdbj7.com | Colby Johnson

FINCASTLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Botetourt County is in the midst of a major project to build a new Circuit Courthouse in Fincastle. The old circuit courthouse was demolished over the last few months; it was built in 1975 and had several problems. “It had absolutely no ADA accessibility to it at all. So, between the age of the building and no ADA, it really needed to be replaced; there had been several water leaks and mold.
On Our Own of Roanoke Valley seeks new location

3 weeks ago | wdbj7.com | Colby Johnson

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Roanoke nonprofit needs help to find a new home. On Our Own of Roanoke Valley has supported those struggling with their mental health or substance abuse for over 30 years and now needs to find a new location. “We have peer support groups, we have smart recovery, we have dual recovery anonymous, we have a women’s group. We have fun things like karaoke, we do festivals for fall, and we celebrate Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Christmas, and Thanksgiving with meals.

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