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Narcotics, ammunition seized after foot chase and arrest in Henry County
48+ min ago (208+ words) HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A Ridgeway man has been arrested after a traffic stop that led to the seizure of drugs and ammunition, according to the Henry County Sheriff's Office. Rodney La-Shay Kimona King, 50, was charged with the following offenses:…...
Auto parts manufacturer to invest nearly $19M to bring plant to Henry County
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (436+ words) HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Auto parts manufacturing company Fukoku Korea plans to invest $18.9 million to open a new plant in Henry County, the Office of Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced. The proposed manufacturing plant is expected to create 60 jobs in the…...
AARP Virginia Fights for Affordable Medicine, Caregiver Support
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (59+ words) AARP Virginia Fights for Affordable Medicine, Caregiver Support'WDBJ7 AARP Virginia Fights for Affordable Medicine, Caregiver Support Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation to Host Inaugural 5K on Huckleberry Trail in Blacksburg VA Health Officials Investigate Potential Measles Exposure In Lynchburg Hometown Health: What…...
Aging Untold: What to know about wandering and how caregivers can respond
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (412+ words) (Aging Untold) " On this episode of Aging Untold, we'll discuss wandering and the concerns many loved ones and caregivers have concerning people with dementia or Alzheimer's disease who roam. Plus, there are benefits some veterans aren't aware of, and as…...
The real cost of switching phone carriers
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (239+ words) (InvestigateTV) " March is the most common month for customers to shop around for a new mobile phone carrier, according to NumberBarn, a company that works with nearly every wireless carrier. Jeremy Watkin, director of customer experience for NumberBarn, said tax…...
Hometown Health: Hearing loss in children, signs to watch for and how to prevent damage
4+ hour, 7+ min ago (224+ words) ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - More than 15% of children ages 12 to 19 have hearing problems, according to a survey. Marquitta Merkison with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association said early detection and prevention are key. "You're hearing, when we're babies, is going to inform how…...
Search underway for missing man in Rocky Mount
4+ hour, 18+ min ago (360+ words) Search underway for missing man in Rocky Mount'WDBJ7 ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - The Rocky Mount Police Department is in search of a missing man who was last reported seen Feb. 12, 2026. Police are asking for the public's help finding 64-year-old Bobby…...
Family describes soldier killed in Iran as ‘the life of the party’
4+ hour, 33+ min ago (215+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. (KCCI/WESH) - Captain Cody Khork was killed Sunday when a drone struck a port in Kuwait. The 35-year-old was one of six service members who lost their lives in the attack. Sgt. 1st Class Brian Kochendorfer served under Khork…...
Hometown birthdays & anniversaries on March 5
4+ hour, 36+ min ago (106+ words) Hometown birthdays & anniversaries on March 5WDBJ7 On Thursday, March 5, 2026, WDBJ7 would like to give a shoutout to all those in our hometowns celebrating a birthday or anniversary. One person shot in NW Roanoke; police investigating two scenes Henry County man arrested on…...
Will You Be Able To Participate In Early Voting?
5+ hour, 4+ min ago (36+ words) Will You Be Able To Participate In Early Voting?WDBJ7 Will You Be Able To Participate In Early Voting? Potential City Council Candidates Address Roanoke Gun Violence Roanoke Faces Tough Budget Choices as $5.1M Deficit Remains...