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Kaira Willis

Roanoke

Multimedia Journalist at WDBJ7

She/Her | VCU Alumna | Reporter @WDBJ7

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  • 2 days ago | wdbj7.com | Kaira Willis

    ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - One of the most hot-button issues for Roanoke City Council was a proposal to raise the meals tax in the city. During Monday’s budget meeting, city council voted 5 to 1 to approve a one percent meals tax increase, bringing it up to 6.5%. Restaurant owners WDBJ7 talked to are disappointed in the decision. “We had COVID, then we’ve had some beef issues with people, and of course here eggs have gone outrageous over the last four or five years.

  • 5 days ago | 29news.com | Kaira Willis

    ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke Police are still searching for the shooter from Friday morning’s deadly shooting in Southeast Roanoke. It comes less than a week after 3 people were shot downtown. WDBJ7 spoke with police about the ongoing investigation and people who said they’re tired of the violence. “If you see something, say something. If you suspect something, say something.

  • 5 days ago | wdbj7.com | Kaira Willis

    ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke Police are still searching for the shooter from Friday morning’s deadly shooting in Southeast Roanoke. It comes less than a week after 3 people were shot downtown. WDBJ7 spoke with police about the ongoing investigation and people who said they’re tired of the violence. “If you see something, say something. If you suspect something, say something.

  • 6 days ago | wdbj7.com | Kaira Willis

    ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A couple Roanoke Police officers went viral on social media this week for rescuing a dog. The two officers responded to a call saying a dog was wandering the streets near Dale Avenue and jumped to action. “We were dispatched to Dale Avenue in southeast near Walmart. Young lady needed to go to rehab for a few days, and she was not able to find a proper home for her dog in the days that she was aware of her going to rehab.

  • 1 week ago | wdbj7.com | Kaira Willis

    LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A woman who works at the Texas Roadhouse restaurant in Lynchburg can now add ‘hero’ to her resume. During her shift, a customer had a medical emergency, and her quick thinking helped save that person’s life. An ordinary shift at Texas Roadhouse turned into a heroic evening for bartender Virginia Lewis, who used her paramedic experience to help save the customer’s life.

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Kaira Willis
Kaira Willis @kairawillistv
21 Apr 25

Thousands in our hometowns are mourning the loss of Pope Francis. One Catholic church in Lynchburg has opened its doors to allow members to come in and pray. https://t.co/UNsBNQ90kc

Kaira Willis
Kaira Willis @kairawillistv
18 Apr 25

Two people have been charged in connection to Thursday’s shooting on Main Street near Radford University. While the shooting did not happen on campus, students said they were shaken by the crime. https://t.co/XUPOtyvPRY

Kaira Willis
Kaira Willis @kairawillistv
17 Apr 25

A roundtable discussion was held Thursday in Roanoke County, regarding legislation that Governor Glenn Youngkin is due to make a decision on soon. https://t.co/lTnsPk5jLf