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Liberty University crime reports rise due to two domestic violence cases, officials say (opens the original)
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Lynchburg, Va. (WDBJ) - More than half of the crimes reported in Liberty University’s 2025 annual security report stem from recurring complaints involving two separate couples, according to university officials. The university is also launching a renewed “Speak Up” campaign urging students and staff to come forward. Every fall, colleges across the country publish annual security reports under the federal Clery Act. Andrew Smith, executive director of Clery Act oversight at Liberty University, sa
Lt. Gov. Hashmi hears energy bill concerns during Roanoke stop (opens the original)
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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Rising power bills and concerns over a proposed energy merger were the focus of a stop in Roanoke as Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi continued her statewide listening tour. Residents voiced fears about what growing energy demands could mean for their wallets. Inside a packed room in Roanoke, the conversation turned to electricity bills and concerns about future costs. “We, in Virginia, we need regulated utilities that serve people rather than profit,” one attendee said.
Norfolk Southern train blocks Newtown Road for more than four hours (opens the original)
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Shawsville, Va. (WDBJ) - A Norfolk Southern train blocked the entrance to the Shawsville neighborhood off Newtown Road for more than four hours Wednesday afternoon. The train blocked the crossing from about 1:30 p.m. until just before 6 p.m., leaving drivers stranded on either side with nowhere to turn. “You expect to go home and settle down and do something, and you get home and there’s a train stuck and you’re just like, well, what do I do now?” said Adam Bahnken, a resident. Residents said th
Roanoke County schools show technology used for lockdowns, attendance and law enforcement notification (opens the original)
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ROANOKE County, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke County Public Schools leaders say they rely on a system called Raptor Alert to manage emergency lockdowns, attendance rolls and law enforcement alerts. The system puts those tools directly into the hands of every employee. During a lockdown drill, an intercom message stated, “Lockdown, lockdown. This is a lockdown. This is an emergency.” “When we do the lockdown drill using the app, any teacher can lock down the building and it sends a message to our intercom
Governor Spanberger issues State of Emergency to support Virginia farmers (opens the original)
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RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - Gov. Abigail Spanberger has issued a State of Emergency to support Virginia farmers dealing with a statewide hay shortage caused by ongoing drought conditions. The shortage means less food for cattle and other animals. Officials said the emergency order is helping move hay faster and cheaper. Across the state, pastures are bare, forcing farmers to feed their herds winter reserves early. Months of persistent drought have stunted summer pastures, leaving livestock producers
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