Colby Johnson WDBJ7

08/13/2026

Virginia experts are concerned about the long-term water impact of a Google data center. Colby Johnson WDBJ7 reports.

08/13/2026

Virginia h**p business owners are playing a high-stakes waiting game as a federal judge decides whether their inventories will become illegal this weekend.

U.S. District Judge Robert S. Ballou is deliberating whether to halt new state h**p regulations scheduled to take effect this Saturday, August 15

08/13/2026

Virginia is set to open 350 recreational cannabis shops next year, but traffic safety experts say the state lacks a key roadside tool to catch marijuana-impaired drivers.

Virginia is set to open 350 recreational cannabis shops next year, but traffic safety experts say the state lacks a key roadside tool to catch marijuana-impaired drivers.

08/13/2026

Nelson County accepts Campbell County landfill deal; the landfill is expected to reach capacity in 2029. Colby Johnson WDBJ7 reports.

08/09/2026

Colby Johnson WDBJ7 introduces us to Vinton women, looking to save cats living at an abandoned house: wdbj7.com/2026/08/07/vinton-women-look-save-cats-living-abandoned-house/

08/07/2026

WATCH: 7@four Road Show heads to Mountain Lake Lodge… where parts of “Dirty Dancing” were filmed!

Watch each segment from our visit to the lodge.

08/07/2026

Governor of Virginia spoke with Colby Johnson WDBJ7 about her decision to intervene in the Dominion-NextEra merger

08/07/2026

Seniors across the country could expect changes to their Medicare prescription drug coverage, and local experts say the worst response is to do nothing.

Federal program that capped premium increases is ending one year ahead of schedule

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

PARKING PAIN - One of our hometowns hopes to make it easier for you to find a free spot. Colby Johnson WDBJ7 learned about the proposed changes that could save you money and help local businesses.

READ MORE: https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/08/05/roanoke-looks-add-more-free-parking-downtown/