Will Thomas
WDBJ7
Roanoke, VA, United States
Contact Will
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Will:
Supervisors discuss proposed Love’s Travel Center in Montgomery County
The proposed travel center would be located off Interstate 81 exit 128 along North Fork Road and Pedlar Road. → Read More
Roanoke River Greenway expansion heads toward finish line
In the coming months, the final pieces of the “Bridge the Gap” project will be completed. → Read More
Celebration held for completion of broadband expansion in Roanoke County
The projects focused on residents of Bent Mountain, Cove Hollow Road, Bradshaw Road and Starlight Lane. → Read More
Botetourt County in need of more rental housing, according to report
The need for housing is something that’s clear across the Roanoke Valley, including in Botetourt County. → Read More
Public hearing pushed to March for 300-unit apartment complex in Botetourt County
Developers want more time to address feedback from the public and the planning commission about traffic. → Read More
VDOT seeks input on design for 460 and Camp Jaycee Road project
In the coming years, VDOT is working to make the area of 460 and Camp Jaycee Road safer for drivers. → Read More
Town of Blacksburg seeks input on improvements to Tom’s Creek Basin
The Town of Blacksburg is working to improve Tom’s Creek Basin for all visitors in the future through a bike and pedestrian connectivity study. → Read More
Roanoke City shares feedback on Home-ARP Allocation Plan
The City is working on finding the best way to use $2.4 million to address homelessness and affordable housing. → Read More
Roanoke City Council looking at potential curfew for kids in light of recent shootings
The curfew would specifically be for kids 16-years-old and younger. → Read More
Town of Rocky Mount celebrates 150 years
The Town of Rocky Mount was founded on Feb. 17, 1873. → Read More
Virginia Tech professors analyze recent train derailments
The professors outlined the impacts of a hazardous material spill and also overall safety of the rail system. → Read More
Roanoke County Disc Golf Course receives world ranking
Mayflower Hills Disc Golf Course was ranked number 40 in the world by "UDisc." → Read More
Board votes to move SWVA Governor’s School operations to New River Community College
Wednesday afternoon, the Governing Board voted 7-2 in favor of moving the school’s operations to the New River Community College’s Dublin campus. → Read More
City of Roanoke outlines importance of flood resilience plan
A grant from the Department of Conservation and Recreation is giving the City of Roanoke a chance to look at how prepared it is currently for a flood while also researching what it can do to improve. → Read More
Permits for 300 unit apartment complex head to Botetourt County Board of Supervisors
The Botetourt County Planning Commission approved the permits 3-2 and 5-0 Monday night. → Read More
Downtown Lynchburg Association seeks applicants for “Launch LYH”
The Downtown Lynchburg Association is calling on current and potential business owners for a chance to cash in on a portion of $115,000 in grant funding. → Read More
Roanoke NAACP, community gather to honor Tyre Nichols
The murder of Tyre Nichols, has shaken communities across the country, including in southwest Virginia. → Read More
Former Lynchburg fire captain, now city council member, amends 2021 lawsuit
Martin Misjuns added alleged wrongful termination to his lawsuit that was filed in 2021. → Read More
Parents weigh in on proposed redistricting in Bedford County Public Schools
The majority who spoke said they were against redistricting plans in Bedford County elementary schools. → Read More
Roanoke City Council approves plan to bring more than 700 apartments to the city
The council voted unanimously in support of TPB Enterprises LLC’s three part plan for the project. → Read More