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1 month ago | 
ourcommunitynow.com | Kaitlyn Dillon
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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Roanoke man pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to planning a robbery that led to the death of a drug supplier, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ says Garrett Williams, 22, was charged with conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery. Court documents say another man involved, Joseph Walker, pleaded guilty in January to one count of Hobbs Act Robbery and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
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2 months ago | 
ourcommunitynow.com | Kaitlyn Dillon
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VIRGINIA (WDBJ) - As the winter weather continues to hit many of our hometowns, public safety officials are urging drivers to be cautious due to falling trees. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning to drivers, “Please be aware that trees are still coming down throughout the county, which may block roads unexpectedly.
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2 months ago | 
ourcommunitynow.com | Kaitlyn Dillon
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VIRGINIA (WDBJ) - Virginia State Police (VSP) is encouraging drivers to stay off the roads as our region continues to see winter weather conditions. According to VSP, there have been 849 crashes statewide with 87 reported injuries as of 7 a.m. Wednesday. Police say in the Appomattox Division (Staunton, Charlottesville, Lynchburg, South Boston) there were 108 crashes with seven reported injuries.
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2 months ago | 
ourcommunitynow.com | Kaitlyn Dillon
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VIRGINIA (WDBJ) - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is now accepting digital Virginia IDs at airport security checkpoints, the TSA announced Tuesday. According to the TSA, travelers can download the Virginia Mobile ID (mID) app and scan their phone in replacement of a physical ID. To download the app, users must have a valid Virginia drivers license or ID card.
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Dec 12, 2024 | 
wdbj7.com | Kaitlyn Dillon
McAfee Knob will be incorporated in the Appalachian Trail series of 15 stamps that feature popular spots throughout the 2,200 miles of trails.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
ourcommunitynow.com | Kaitlyn Dillon
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A man died in a crash Saturday in Franklin County, according to Virginia State Police. Police say officers responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash at 12:25 a.m. on Route 220 at the intersection with Southside Drive. According to police, the driver of a Jeep Liberty ran off the right side of the road and overturned, striking a tree. The driver was identified as Erick Keith Custis, 52, of Charleston, SC. who was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
weau.com | Kaitlyn Dillon |Pat Thomas |Amanda Alvarado
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ/Gray News) - A woman is charged with first-degree murder after allegedly setting another woman on fire and killing her, according to authorities. Savannah Renee Adams is accused of Tiffany Dunford’s death. Dunford was sitting on an outdoor couch On Nov. 17 when someone drove up, quickly doused her with gasoline, set her on fire and drove off, according to her family. She died at the hospital the next day. Dunford and Adams knew each other, according to Dunford’s family.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
actionnews5.com | Kaitlyn Dillon |Pat Thomas |Amanda Alvarado
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ/Gray News) - A woman is charged with first-degree murder after allegedly setting another woman on fire and killing her, according to authorities. Savannah Renee Adams is accused of Tiffany Dunford’s death. Dunford was sitting on an outdoor couch On Nov. 17 when someone drove up, quickly doused her with gasoline, set her on fire and drove off, according to her family. She died at the hospital the next day. Dunford and Adams knew each other, according to Dunford’s family.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
fox5vegas.com | Kaitlyn Dillon
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ/Gray News) - A woman is charged with first-degree murder after allegedly setting another woman on fire and killing her, according to authorities. Savannah Renee Adams is accused of Tiffany Dunford’s death. Dunford was sitting on an outdoor couch On Nov. 17 when someone drove up, quickly doused her with gasoline, set her on fire and drove off, according to her family. She died at the hospital the next day. Dunford and Adams knew each other, according to Dunford’s family.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
ourcommunitynow.com | Kaitlyn Dillon
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DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Caesars Virginia announced Thursday its Danville location is set to open December 12 at noon. According to Caesars Virginia, guests can expect a 587,000-square-foot casino resort with over 90,000 square feet of gaming space, with nearly 1,500 slots, 79 table games, 48 electronic table games, a poker room, and Caesars Sportsbook.
