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UPDATE: Deputy hit in crash causing I-81 backup

The Virginia Department of Transportation alerts drivers of a car crash on I-81 South near mile marker 134 in Roanoke County causing delays.

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Dozens gather to protest Mountain Valley Pipeline …

In Roanoke, dozens gathered outside Senator Mark Warner's office to protest the Mountain Valley Pipeline provision in the debt ceiling bill.

New report shows homelessness is on the rise in the …

The Blue Ridge Continuum of Care's annual 'Point In Time Count' shows more than 300 people experienced homelessness this past January.

Lynchburg teen sentenced to 36 active years after …

The Commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Lynchburg, Bethany Harrison, says 18-year-old Keyon Da’Monta Petty was sentenced to 36 years of consecutive active prison time on May 31.

Roanoke College is back in the football game

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WATCH: Safety in the Storm Tracking the Tropics

Hurricane season is upon us. The Pinpoint Weather team breaks down the science behind hurricanes and how you can prepare ahead of the storm.

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Senate approves bill to avert national default, sending …

Bryan K. Loan Memorial Ride takes place on June 3

Live music, local vendors, a wild horse show and even a T-6 Texan Aircraft flyover performance -- all in the same weekend! The fifth annual 'Freedom Fest' offered no shortage of excitement, but the real mission of the event is to raise money and awareness for veteran mental health.

Lynchburg man convicted on criminal gang & weapons …

The Commonwealth Attorney for the City of Lynchburg says a two-year investigation has led to the conviction of a gang member on several felony charges.

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Lynchburg man convicted on criminal gang & weapons …

The Commonwealth Attorney for the City of Lynchburg says a two-year investigation has led to the conviction of a gang member on several felony charges.

One man is dead after officer-involved shooting in …

Virginia State Police says a man is dead after an officer-involved shooting occurred in Amherst County on June 1.

Lynchburg teen sentenced to 36 active years after …

The Commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Lynchburg, Bethany Harrison, says 18-year-old Keyon Da’Monta Petty was sentenced to 36 years of consecutive active prison time on May 31.

Pulaski Co. Sheriff investigating after two dead …

Valley View area experiences rash of car break-ins …

Police are investigating after multiple cars were broken into in the Valley View area. Roanoke Police's CrimeMapping tool shows two reports involving break-ins and one involving vehicle theft, although the Public Information Officer said multiple incidents can be included in one report.

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Outdoors Bound

New & Notes From the Field: Big Bass, Tasty Channels, …

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) reports 24,447 birds were taken during the spring season. That is the most since the DWR has been keeping track of turkey hunting harvests.

Celebrate Free Fishing Days with events across Virginia

The Alleghany County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Senior Fishing Day for ages 55 and up.

Off with their heads! Collecting fish heads to ensure …

Children learn life lessons through fishing with …

The Class was in session Sunday afternoon on Smith Mountain Lake, but the students did not even know it. They thought it was just a fishing trip.

Horse ranch in danger triggers effort to save the …

There have been wild horses on Assateague Island, a barrier island off the coast of Virginia, for hundreds of years. While there are a number of theories about how they got there, the most prevalent is they are survivors of the shipwreck of a Spanish galleon, America has been in love with the wild herd for nearly eight decades.

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Eastern Montgomery wins VHSL Region 1C girls soccer …

Lynchburg Hornets prepare for their first NCAA Division …

Virginia Cavaliers baseball team prepares for NCAA …

Veterans Voices : Buchanan Hometown Heroes

It has been 10 years in the making, but military veterans in Buchanan are getting a special tribute, thanks to the efforts of one of their own.

Roanoke College is back in the football game

Roanoke College athletic director Scott Allison reflects …

Roanoke College athletic director Scott Allison reflects on his time at the college

Franklin County seniors look to end track and field …

This weekend, athletes will be competing for medals at state track and field meets across the Commonwealth. Franklin County will be well represented in the class six state championships. The team is led by a senior duo with varying levels of experience, both in contention to take home titles.

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Demand for AI courses growing in Montgomery County, …

Major change will affect all online Walmart orders

Meta threatens to block news on Facebook in Calif.

FTC charges Amazon with privacy violations

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Bill Cosby facing new sexual assault lawsuit

3 dead, 2 missing after fishing trip becomes nightmare

As gambling surges, should schools teach about risk?

When will student loan payments restart?

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Pinpoint Weather: Summer-like start to June

Roanoke native named director of the National Hurricane …

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Bryan K. Loan Memorial Ride takes place on June 3

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