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Count on WDBJ7's First Alert Hometown Weather and Your Hometown Station!
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JUST IN: 20 tons of cocaine found on JP Morgan cargo ship in Philadelphia
(VIdeo: KYW)
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BREAKING: All patients have been discharged from the USNS Comfort coronavirus aid ship Pres. Trump sent to New York to help with their efforts against COVID-19 (Sources: United States Department of Defense, CNN)
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After being sentenced to 25 years, an Indiana man who was sentenced in the death of his 3-month-old son was leaving the courtroom when the child's uncle rushed in and punched him in the face.
The uncle is now facing a battery charge.
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Variety is reporting that K-Pop group, BTS, is donating $1 million to the Black Lives Matter movement funds (Video: Pool)
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BREAKING: RB Mike Hollins, one of two survivors, is awake and alert and is communicating. He was previously in the ICU and is now off of a ventilator.
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It is with extreme sadness that we report WDBJ7's Alison Parker and Adam Ward were killed in an attack this morning.
http://t.co/oC9s4vLJXV
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❤HEARTWARMING❤ Due to her cerebral palsy, Angela’s hands tend to shake a lot, but Ebony gave up her break to make sure she would still feel as beautiful as she is.
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A portion of the 134 Freeway between Glendale and Pasadena is now officially named the President Barack H. Obama Highway.
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From the bottom of our hearts thank you all so much for the calls, flowers, emails, and messages of love and support.
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PRETTY COOL, RIGHT?: The world's tallest man, Sultan Kosen, and the shortest woman, Jyoti Amge, visited Egypt's Giza Pyramids on Friday, as part of a campaign which aims to revive the country's struggling tourism industry.
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One year ago at this moment, Adam Ward and Alison Parker were killed. We're taking a moment of silence to reflect.
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Alison and Adam always had a fun time together. Here are some behind-the-scenes pictures.
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Three years ago we lost two very special people, Adam Ward and Alison Parker. Today, we remember them and their infectious smiles. Be kind today.
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We are trying to figure out what just happened -- thank you all for your concern and kind words.
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REST IN PEACE: The singer won accolades from the judges on the show when she appeared in 2021, but dropped out mid-season because of her health.
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Here's a reminder that Tiger Woods is VERY popular.
Check out the swarm of fans following him to the 18th hole just moments before he won his first tournament since 2013.
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REEMBERING: It was five years ago today.
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Rocco, an African grey parrot, reportedly learned how to use Alexa to order watermelon and strawberries. He also attempted to order light bulbs, ice cream and a kite. (Via KCCI)
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UPDATE: State police now say man suspected of killing two WDBJ7 employees shot himself, and he is still alive
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This AP photo perfectly summarizes the day for us. Please hug your loved ones today.
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"I just wanted to make her day special. I didn't really want her day to be ruined. That's why I did it. And plus she's a sweetie," Ebony Harris said.
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Today would have been Alison's 26th Birthday. We miss you and love you, Happy Birthday!
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#BREAKING
: Man suspected of killing two WDBJ7 employees kills himself on I-66 in Fauquier Co.
http://t.co/XLx3pS2I5X
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A New England Patriots plane at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport Friday after it was lent to the UVA football team to go to the funerals of the three teammates that were killed (Credit: Brandon Lloyd)
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Shooting victim Vicki Gardner upgraded to good condition Thursday
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This is the suspected shooter, Vester Flanigan, who is also known as Bryce Williams. He is a former WDBJ7 employee.
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Your words, calls, emails mean more than we can express. A very sincere thank you for your support.
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The school claims the picture is the latest in two years’ worth of “lifestyle violations.” In an email, the head of school said the picture “demonstrates a posture of morality and cultural acceptance contrary to that of Whitefield Academy’s beliefs.”
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After 27 years in television, today we’re celebrating the career of
@WDBJ7Sports
Director
@TravisWells7
on his last day!
Travis is moving on to Virginia Tech, where he will lead communications for
@HokiesFB
.
Thank you for the impact you’ve made across our hometowns, Travis!
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Law enforcement is on scene at Bridgewater Plaza in Moneta. The incident involves a WDBJ7 crew. This is all we know.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Vicki Gardner, who was also shot today. She is in stable condition and recovering.
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WATCH LIVE: We are honoring Alison and Adam live at 5 and 6.
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JUST IN: Stephanie Wilkinson, co-owner of The Red Hen restaurant in Lexington who asked Sarah Huckabee Sanders to leave the restaurant, has resigned as executive director of Main Street Lexington.
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Holding hands
@KimberlyWDBJ
@LeoHirsbrunner
&
@stevegrantKY3
hold a moment of silence
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Scholarships have been set up for Alison Parker. A scholarship for Adam Ward is in the process of being set up.
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BREAKING: Jerry Falwell, Jr. has agreed to a Liberty University Board of Trustees request that he “take an indefinite leave of absence from his roles as President and Chancellor of Liberty University." The move is effective immediately.
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YOU GOTTA WATCH as Chris Woodrum reacts to his brother Josh asking him to be his best man. Video courtesy Beth Woodrum.
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The vandalism is being investigated by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
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State police just released this picture of the shooter suspected of killing 2 WDBJ7 employees.
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Lee Carter was elected to the House of Delegates in 2017.
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FOUND SAFE: Danville Police say Emma Grace Kennedy has been found safe. Her father, Carl Ray Kennedy, has been arrested. READ MORE:
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There's not a day that goes by that we're not thinking of Adam and Alison. Today we celebrate how they lived.
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Audrey Geisel, the widow of children's author Dr. Seuss, has died at the age of 97. She served as executive producer for some film adaptations of his work, most recently "The Grinch," which came out last month.
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Many of you are asking how we're holding up. We're not OK, to be honest. We are just trying to remember the good times.
#WeAreWDBJ7
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A barbershop in Pennsylvania is helping local kids build their self-esteem and confidence by having them read in front of others while receiving a haircut! The children also receive a small prize for reading. (Via citycutsbarbershop/IG)
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The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday announced the indictments of Officers Dustin Boone, Randy Hays, Christopher Myers and Bailey Colletta. All four are suspended without pay.
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PLEASE SHARE: A photographer snapped this photo of a proposal at McAfee Knob. Let's help the photographer find the couple in the photo!
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It was a kind of love that I was privileged and lucky to have
@chrishurstwdbj
said of Alison
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Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Friday that he will order flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise on April 16 until sunset for the 15th anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting.
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BREAKING: Roanoke County Board votes 5-0 Tuesday evening to become Second Amendment Sanctuary.
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Church members gather for a prayer vigil at Westlake remembering lives lost
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Wow! A young buck walked up to a group playing volleyball at Virginia Tech to join in on the fun! Steve Keighton caught it all on camera!
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Vicki Gardner of the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce was hurt in the shooting. We are told she is in surgery.
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There will be a prayer vigil for Vicki Gardner at 7 PM. at Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Moneta.
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BREAKING: CBS News projects former Vice President Joe Biden has won Virginia in the race for the presidency,
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It's confirmed! A bear cub got inside a car and honked the horn this morning in Roanoke County:
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Today we are remembering the lives that were lost on April 16, 2007 during the Virginia Tech tragedy. The Hokie Bird has been at the memorial on campus today comforting students. Tune in to WDBJ7 at 5 tonight for more!
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Here's some GORGEOUS drone footage out at Radford University today! WOW! Thank you, Dr. Chester "Skip" Watts for sharing this with us!
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Journalist are family. Thank you for the support from across the world as we mourn Alison&Adam
#StandWithWDBJ
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We are wearing maroon and turquoise in honor of Adam and Alison. We can't do anything without you all.
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Alison was scheduled to anchor this am. Thank you
@NSingh_WDBJ7
for being strong and honoring her memory
#WeAreWDBJ7
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Spray tests showed the two-part visor blocked more than 99.9 percent of small droplets.
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A Fort Hood soldier got out in the pouring rain to salute a fallen veteran:
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President Obama just spoke about the deaths of WDBJ7's Alison Parker and Adam Ward.
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Remember the old days, when you'd fall asleep on the couch and wake up to the sounds of the National Anthem on Your Hometown Station? Starting next week, We're bringing it back at the "end" of our broadcast day!
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These bring tears to our eyes. We are a community that has become a family
#WeAreWDBJ7
:
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BREAKING: Statue of Christopher Columbus in Richmond's Byrd Park torn down, set on fire, and thrown in lake Tuesday night by protesters
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The FBI determined the rope was tied in the manner it was in 2019, and there was no way the person who tied it would know Bubba Wallace would be assigned the same garage ahead of the June 2020 race.
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Here is a look at the lives of WDBJ7's Adam Ward and Alison Parker.
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Adam's funeral is getting ready to begin. Please keep our WDBJ7 family in your thoughts as we lay him to rest.
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Virginia Tech Head Coach Buzz Williams has come a long way since coming to Charlotte as a student manager in 1994, passing out resumes and looking for a job during the Final Four. Now, the Hokies' coach hopes to lead his team to a meaningful run in the postseason.
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🚨BREAKING NEWS: One person is dead and at 11 others injured after an overnight shooting at a large outdoor event in Brooklyn, New York. No arrests have been made, and police did not offer any details about possible suspects. Stay with WDBJ7 for updates.
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Happy birthday, Adam Ward. You made the world a kinder place. Let's all take the time to be a little "Adamlike" today.
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Betty White turns 97 today! Let's wish her a happy birthday from southwest Virginia.🎊
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VIDEO: Witnesses say middle schoolers attacked a Houston high school baseball coach because he tried to discipline them this week (CNN).
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Last month, the State Department expressed concerns about North Korea’s vulnerability to a potential coronavirus outbreak and said it was ready to support efforts by aid organizations to contain the spread of the illness in the North.
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Adam always offered up his pick-up truck for those in need. He was a HUGE
@vt_football
fan & loved
@SalemSpartans
.
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We won't forget and can't forget. We're trying to honor them by doing what we do -- news, weather and sports.
#WeAreWDBJ7
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We love our Mornin' family. We will get through this together.
#WeAreWDBJ7
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Two days ago at this exact time, we lost our friends. We're taking a moment of silence.
#WeAreWDBJ7
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WATCH: KFC explosion surveillance video from North Carolina (Source: Stringer / Eden Drug)
Read story:
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Your love has reminded us all at WDBJ7 that the good far outweighs the evil. Thank you.
#WeAreWDBJ7
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Thank you very much,
@ABC13News
. Your support means more than words can express.
http://t.co/VpOxW2pONT
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