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Traffic Tractor-trailer crash causes delays along I-81S in Botetourt County Investigation Two-year-old boy abducted out of Giles County Forecast Active weather pattern returns this week TOP HEADLINES Fire Crews respond to residential fire in Roanoke Updated: 1 hour ago | By Eddie Callahan Check back for updates. Safety New emergency line for those having difficulties in Campbell County Updated: 2 hours ago | By Eddie Callahan According to the Campbell County Department of Public Safety, there is a potential service interruption affecting wireless users within the county boundary. National Former NASCAR driver Eric McClure dies at 42 Updated: 1 hour ago | By Associated Press Former NASCAR driver Eric McClure died Sunday at the age of 42. Crime Man shot overnight in Lynchburg, expected to survive Updated: 8 hours ago | By WDBJ7 Staff There’s no word on any suspect at this time. Coronavirus VA COVID percent positivity drops to 4.6, fewer than 1k cases added second straight day Updated: 6 hours ago | By WDBJ7 Staff As of Sunday, there are 10,791 recorded coronavirus-related deaths in VA. Investigation Roanoke Police find body Saturday at undisclosed location Updated: 19 hours ago | By Eddie Callahan Check back for updates. Local Radar FEATURES LATEST VIDEO Birthday Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 2, 2021 Forecast Sunday Morning Forecast News Star City Baseball Plays For Senior Crowd News Remembering Sean O'Hare MORE NEWS International NKorea warns US of ‘very grave situation’ over Biden speech Updated: 13 hours ago | By Associated Press Last week, Biden, in his first address to Congress, called North Korea and Iran’s nuclear programs “a serious threat to America’s security and world security." Science SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth with rare night splashdown Updated: 9 hours ago | By Associated Press The astronauts spent nearly six months at the International Space Station before flying back in the same capsule in which they launched from Florida in November. Community A community remembers and celebrates the life of 20-year-old Sean O’Hare Updated: 21 hours ago | By Lindsay Cayne O'Hare died last week on April 25th after he fell from a railroad trestle at Riverside Park in Lynchburg. Good News Assisted living residents from Bedford enjoy first outing since COVID at baseball game Updated: 21 hours ago | By Lindsay Cayne Residents watched Star City Baseball play a game. Birthdays Birthdays and anniversaries for May 2, 2021 Updated: 6 hours ago Birthdays and anniversaries for May 2, 2021 Sports Medina Spirit gives trainer Baffert record 7th Kentucky Derby win Updated: 20 hours ago | By Associated Press Medina Spirit fought off three challengers in the stretch to win the Kentucky Derby by a half-length, making Bob Baffert the winningest trainer in the race’s 147-year history with seven. Fire One person displaced after fire at Ridgeview Apartments Updated: 19 hours ago | By Eddie Callahan The first crews at the scene found smoke showing from the third story. Fire Forest fire in Rockbridge County at 25% containment as crews monitor fluctuating conditions Updated: Apr. 30, 2021 at 10:23 PM EDT | By Eddie Callahan According to Rockbridge County Fire, there is no current danger to those in the area, however, multiple residents independently chose to leave their homes. Entertainment Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis dies at 89 Updated: 23 hours ago | By Associated Press Character actress Olympia Dukakis, perhaps best known for her Oscar-winning performance in the film “Moonstruck,” died Saturday at age 89. Economy Virginia’s minimum wage increases to $9.50 Updated: Apr. 30, 2021 at 5:10 PM EDT | By Pete DeLuca While some say that promotes worker retention, opponents say it will harm already struggling small businesses. Coronavirus Virginia Tech wastewater samples target COVID-19 testing Updated: Apr. 30, 2021 at 11:36 PM EDT | By Jen Cardone Testing water under the ground is helping researchers stay on top of potential coronavirus outbreaks on Virginia Tech’s campus. Business News Christiansburg sign war ‘swag’ supports reading nonprofit Updated: Apr. 30, 2021 at 10:51 PM EDT | By Jen Cardone One local business owner has taken the momentum from the sign war to give back to a nonprofit in town. MORE NEWS Military Formal start of final phase of Afghan pullout by US, NATO Updated: May. 1, 2021 at 1:41 PM EDT | By KATHY GANNON It's official: America and NATO have begun their final withdrawal from Afghanistan ending America's ‘forever war" after nearly 20 years. Blue Ridge Great Health Divide Virginia’s vaccine leader says focus now is on primary care providers Updated: Apr. 30, 2021 at 6:10 PM EDT | By Leanna Scachetti Dr. Avula said the state, along with the federal government, is making the vaccine easier for Virginia's primary care doctors to get and to give vaccine. Crime Prosecutors seek higher sentence for Chauvin in Floyd death Updated: Apr. 30, 2021 at 7:34 PM EDT | By Associated Press Prosecutors are asking a judge to give Derek Chauvin a more severe penalty than state guidelines call for when he is sentenced in June for George Floyd’s death, arguing in court documents filed Friday that Floyd was particularly vulnerable and that Chauvin abused his authority as a police officer. Fire Small pets killed, three people displaced after house fire in Roanoke Updated: May. 1, 2021 at 10:03 AM EDT | By Eddie Callahan According to Roanoke Fire-EMS, hoarding conditions made it tough to extinguish the flames. Newscasts WDBJ7 presents nightly news update for Spanish-speaking viewers Updated: Jul. 20, 2020 at 1:18 AM EDT | By Staff ¿Quieres saber más sobre el coronavirus? Vea nuestro informe en español todas las noches de la semana a las 9 en Facebook. Entertainment Strawberry Festival serves up shortcake, despite Friday’s high winds Updated: Apr. 30, 2021 at 8:21 PM EDT | By Joe Dashiell Volunteers from Community School battled the wind Friday, as they celebrated the return of the Strawberry Festival. Health Fitness centers hosting classes, special offers just for vaccinated residents Updated: Apr. 30, 2021 at 5:40 PM EDT | By Rachel Schneider A completed vaccination card will score you a free week at Carilion Wellness and mask-less classes at Hustle/Haven Community Faith Christian School students, faculty, parents take part in annual Project Faith service day Updated: Apr. 30, 2021 at 5:42 PM EDT | By Lindsay Cayne The school community volunteered at Mill Mountain Zoo and Hop...