WDBJ-TV (Roanoke, VA)

WDBJ, also known as channel 7, is a television station based in Roanoke, Virginia, that is affiliated with CBS. The station is owned by Gray Television and has its studio facilities situated on Hershberger Road in the northwestern part of Roanoke. Its transmitter can be found on Poor Mountain in Roanoke County.

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#49027

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#9427

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FIRST ALERT: Another round of showers and storms

23 hours ago | wdbj7.com | Leo Hirsbrunner

Watch for patchy fog earlyMore scattered storms WednesdayHeat increases into the weekend⚠️Areas of fog can’t be ruled out this morning and it may be thick at times toward daybreak. It has been a busy past few days with flash flooding and now even mudslides. This one (below) is over Giles county near Mountain Lake Road. Another round of showers/storms is expected Wednesday as the upper low lingers nearby.
Truck driver admits to drinking ‘unknown amount of tequila’ before causing deadly crash, troopers say

1 day ago | wdbj7.com | Morgan Hightower |Jordan Gartner

LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - A commercial truck driver charged with murder is accused of causing eight crashes spanning miles during rush hour traffic on Interstate 65. According to an Alabama uniform traffic crash report, John McAdams admitted to state troopers to drinking an “unknown amount of tequila” before the crashes that spanned about 28 miles on the interstate. Authorities said the crashes occurred on May 6.
Roanoke’s leaders gather for inspiration and celebration

1 day ago | wdbj7.com | Melissa Gaona

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Faith Christian School has announced the 9th annual Roanoke Valley Leadership Speaker Series aimed to provide opportunity for Roanoke area leaders, religious leaders, and community influencers. This initiative series brings influential leaders from diverse fields to share leadership insights and experiences with Roanoke’s highest level leaders.
200 teens break into woman’s home while she was away to throw a house party

1 day ago | wdbj7.com | Molly McBride |Amanda Alvarado

LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - A homeowner said roughly 200 teenagers broke into her home and threw a party while she was out of town. On Saturday around 10:30 p.m., Jamie Lewis said she got a call from Las Vegas Metro Police asking if she was having a party. “Of course I said no, and to be fair, I really thought it was a fake call,” she said. Lewis said it was not until her husband got a call from neighbors that she realized what was happening in their home.
State emergency officials urging Virginia residents to prepare for hurricane season, now

1 day ago | wdbj7.com | Amir Massenburg

RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) is partnering with the National Weather Service (NWS) to recognize May 12-16 as this year’s hurricane preparedness week. Both are urging us to prepare for Atlantic hurricane season which runs from June 1 to November 30. Monday, May 12 – Know Your Risk: Understand the types of hazards in your area, especially if you live in a coastal, low-lying, or flood-prone zone.
Rainy day tune-up tips for your lawn mower

2 days ago | wdbj7.com | Brent Watts

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A rainy day can be the perfect opportunity to take a break from mowing and give your lawnmower some much-needed TLC. John King from Specialized Saw & Mower in Salem, Virginia, gave us 7 expert tips on how to properly maintain your mower when there’s some down time so you’re ready to go when the grass finally dries out and you’re ready to cut again. The air filter is one of the most important components of your lawnmower’s engine.
Restaurant owners react to meals tax increase

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.
Danville votes against utility rate increase, considers casino revenue for deficit

2 days ago | wdbj7.com | Makayla Shelton

DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Danville will not be raising utility costs for customers. The City Council voted against increasing utility rates despite recommendations from the Utility Commission. The city manager says this leaves a $6.2 million deficit for water, sewer, gas, and electric operations. Larking says they are looking at using casino revenue funds to fill the gap which he says is caused by inflation and personnel costs.
Virginia Verified Beef logo connects consumers to beef produced in the Commonwealth

2 days ago | wdbj7.com | Neesey Payne

(WDBJ) - When you see Virginia Verified Beef on the package, you’ll know it’s been bred, born, raised and processed in the Commonwealth. The logo was recently unveiled at the Virginia Beef Expo. “One of our biggest priorities with Virginia Cattlemen’s Association is making sure that there’s truth in labeling throughout the supply chain.
Local artist travels country painting murals in small towns

3 days ago | wdbj7.com | Lindsey Cook

BUENA VISTA, Va. (WDBJ) - A local artist is bringing together small communities across the country, one stroke of her paint brush at a time. Cheyenne Renee is on a mission to paint 50 murals in small towns in all 50 states. She calls it the 50 in 50 project. The project started in her hometown of Covington back in 2022. Since then, Renee has created beautiful murals in 17 states so far, hitting states as North as Maine and as far out West as California.