WDBJ7

2 days ago | wdbj7.com | Micaela Marshall |Casey Torres |Emily Van de Riet

SURPRISE, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) – Four elementary school girls in Arizona are accused of plotting to kill a classmate by stabbing him in a school bathroom. The case involves four girls, ages 10 and 11, who are fifth graders at Legacy Traditional School’s West Surprise campus. A newly released report from Surprise Police said the friends devised the plan during lunch and recess on Oct. 1, 2024.

2 days ago | wdbj7.com | Brittany Morgan

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Changes are on the horizon for North Cross sports as athletic director Jeremy Eubank is leaving for another position. Beginning July first, he will become the Athletic/Activities director at Prince Edward County High School in Farmville. Eubank has spent the last two years with North Cross and says that he’s greatly enjoyed his time as a Raider. “It’s been a great opportunity here,” he reflects. “I’ve really enjoyed my two years.

3 days ago | wdbj7.com | Taylor Locke

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Big tech is making a big impact in Botetourt County. The Google deal totals over $18 million for the county which will be invested back into the community. Botetourt County Administrator Gary Larrowe says Google actually encouraged the county to reinvest in the community, something they were already planning to do. That shared goal led to a tri-party agreement between the Board of Supervisors, Google, and the Economic Development Authority.

4 days ago | wdbj7.com | Taylor Locke

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - About 25% of anxiety increases during extreme weather, according to Thriveworks, a mental health provider offering in-person and online therapy services in Roanoke. Mental Health Expert Holly Humphreys says this week she’s already seen an increase with her clients, saying the heat has thrown people out of their regular routine. She says the heat can also be a trigger to previous trauma from a traumatic event like, flooding, a tornado, or hurricane.

4 days ago | wdbj7.com | Taylor Locke

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - With tensions still high between Israel and Iran, the potential for cyber-attacks is a growing concern. And we’re not just talking big-picture attacks on our government — but direct attacks on things like your laptop or smart watch. Despite the ceasefire, the Department of Homeland Security has issued a 90-day advisory warning that cyber threats remain very real.