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Man arrested for child pornography possession after being reported missing (opens the original)
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LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A man reported missing in September has been found safe and arrested on warrants for possession of child pornography, according to Lynchburg Police. Police say Sebastian L. Peterson was originally reported missing by family members, prompting an initial public appeal due to concerns for his safety and well-being. The Lynchburg Police Department is thanking the community for assistance and information during this investigation. Copyright 2026 WDBJ. All rights reserved.
Alleghany County dog owner faces neglect charges (opens the original)
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ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - An Alleghany County man faces charges as part of a dog neglect investigation, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office. Photos can be seen at the bottom of this story; they may be considered disturbing. September 28, 2026, Sheriff Kyle Moore was contacted by a resident of the town of Iron Gate and told about a home on 5th Street that had a “very bad smell coming from the home” and there was a large number of dogs in the house, according to the Sheriff’s O
Police investigation leads to streets being closed in Vinton (opens the original)
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VINTON, Va. (WDBJ) - Several Vinton streets are blocked as of midday Thursday during a police investigation, according to Roanoke County. Vinton Police are at Omnisource, in the 200 block of Wayland Street, investigating a call of a suspicious package on the property. As a precautionary measure, the following road closures are in place in the immediate area: The Roanoke Valley SPCA is also closed during the investigation. Stay with WDBJ7 for updates on this developing story. Copyright 2026 WDBJ.
Businesses announced for southwest Roanoke County retail development (opens the original)
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ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ/Roanoke County Release) - ABoone Real Estate has announced the tenant lineup for the first phase of Tanglewood Crossing, a new “mixed-use town center-style development at 4502 Starkey Road in Southwest Roanoke County.” That first phase is scheduled to open in March 2027, and it will include Bubbakoo’s Burritos, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Biscuit Belly and European Wax Center, all new to the Roanoke area, plus Mattress Warehouse. The development at the intersection of Route 419
Vinton looks to redevelop property destroyed by fire (opens the original)
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VINTON, Va. (WDBJ/Town of Vinton Release) - The Town of Vinton is seeking proposals from developers to redevelop a site that was destroyed by fire July 2, 2022. The fire destroyed the former DR Music building at 101 East Lee Avenue after the building’s roof collapsed. It also impacted four adjacent apartments and the building that once housed Edward Jones Investments. In 2025 and 2026, the Town reports, it acquired the four impacted parcels with the goal of “restoring and revitalizing this key a
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