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This day in history: U. S. Constitution goes into effect in Commonwealth
6+ hour, 39+ min ago (73+ words) WDBJ7 238 years ago, the newly adopted United States Constitution went into effect in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The document is based primarily on the "Virginia Plan," which James Madison drafted. Gray Media, parent company of WDBJ7, is celebrating the upcoming 250th birthday of…...
Boulder City police volunteer program ensures seniors living alone don't feel lonely
11+ hour, 43+ min ago (71+ words) WDBJ7 Boulder City police volunteer program ensures seniors living alone don't feel lonely FIRST ALERT | Critical fire weather & wildfire smoke impacting air quality Clark County School District approves new chief of police Nevada wildlife officials urge visitors to keep distance from…...
Family seeks answers after witnesses say high school student died from "drinking too much" on graduation trip
20+ hour, 7+ min ago (312+ words) COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM/Gray News) - A family in Mississippi is seeking answers after a 19-year-old died on a trip to Florida days after graduating from high school. On May 15, Shannon Tanner graduated from Columbia Academy. His family says he was…...
Lynchburg Fire Chief Sworn In
19+ hour, 50+ min ago (25+ words) WDBJ7 Lynchburg Fire Chief Sworn In Over 1, 000 Heat-Related ER Visits Reported in Virginia So Far This Year...
Department of Justice sues VA over assault weapons ban
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (113+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. (WDBJ) - The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a federal lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Virginia over the state's newly signed assault weapons ban on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The DOJ alleges in its suit that the "law unconstitutionally bans the purchase…...
This Day In History: USPS Debuts First General Issue Postage Stamps
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (53+ words) WDBJ7 This Day In History: USPS Debuts First General Issue Postage Stamps Vinton Roofing Replaces Craig County Vet's Roof For Free Roanoke Valley Agency Helps Seniors Stay Cool Ahead of Heat New Virginia Funding Aims to Expand Cancer Screenings for Career…...
Teen undergoes emergency surgery after swallowing grill brush bristle
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (38+ words) WDBJ7 Teen undergoes emergency surgery after swallowing grill brush bristle Woman, 31, killed by alligator remembered as outgoing, fun-loving Mortgage Payment Scam Leaves Wythe County Couple Facing Foreclosure...
Canary pitching shutsdown X's expedition in game 1
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (84+ words) WDBJ7 Canary pitching shutsdown X's expedition in game 1 The latest on the wildfires burning in Colorado FIRST ALERT | Wildfire smoke effecting air quality & critical fire weather conditions Las Vegas Raiders clearing minds for mental strength Henderson offering special pet adoption deal…...
Officers form human chain to rescue trapped driver from sinking car
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (99+ words) FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (CNN) " First responders rescued a driver from a sinking car, body-worn camera footage shows. Officers waded into the water after removing their vests, linked arms and formed a human chain to reach the vehicle. They pulled the…...
Body found of missing Lexington man who disappeared while traveling in Peru, family says
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (97+ words) LEXINGTON, Va. (WDBJ) - The body was found of a Lexington man who disappeared while traveling in Peru, according to the family. 29-year-old Ian Treger arrived in Peru May 11, 2026 and was set to go hiking May 13, 2026. He was expected to return…...