Andrew Webb
Reporter
Roanoke, VA
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Andrew joined the WDBJ7 team in May 2022 as the New River Valley Bureau reporter.
Andrew graduated from Virginia Tech in May 2020 and is excited to return to the New River Valley. During his time in Blacksburg, he was a catcher on the Hokies Baseball team. He also interned twice at WDBJ.
Following his time at Virginia Tech, Andrew spent two years reporting news and sports at WDBJ’s sister station, WVIR, in Charlottesville, Va.
Outside work, you can find Andrew at any Virginia Tech sporting event, attempting to play the guitar, listening to country music and exploring all that SWVA has to offer.
Feel free to reach out to Andrew if you have a story idea or just want to say hello.
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U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine say the heart of the problem lies within the supply chain. The two Democratic senators from Virginia say America’s supply chain model has to improve, and fast.
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A UVA Health app is helping people break opioid addiction
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Waynesboro is suspending its bulk item collection due to staffing shortages
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The Staunton Braves and Charlottesville Tom Sox are looking for community members to open their homes to college baseball players this summer
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The BBB of Central Virginia is warning people to be careful of a scam regarding lowering your home energy bills
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If you’re looking for some inspiration for a tattoo, check out Devils Backbone Brewing Company. If you get one of their designs, you could end up with some free beer.
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The Virginia Department of Health has a new report out discussing data on self harm and suicide.
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The Afton Express says it is experiencing record high ridership since it began in September 2021.
COVID-19 case counts are increasing but hospitalizations are still low
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Ryan Zimmerman's number will be retired by UVA Baseball on Saturday April 30.
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Monticello celebrated Thomas Jefferson's birthday in person for the first time since 2019.
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Sen. Mark Warner says its important to hold the Russians accountable for their actions in Ukraine
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VDOT will be stabilizing the side of Afton Mountain below the overlook on I-64 and above the overlook on Route 250
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The Montpelier Foundation Board is reversing a 2021 decision to allow Montpelier Descendants Committee equal say.
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UVA Baseball has free tickets for some fans wanting to attend games
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Chick-Fil-A raises over $18,000 for 2-year-old Natalie Dodge and her family.
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Bears are back making appearance in Albemarle County backyards.
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NIL legislation is making its way to Gov. Glenn Youngkin's desk
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Two buildings on Main Street in Waynesboro will be taken to the ground soon
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Brenda Saunders is still fighting for money she believes she's owed from USPS and Amazon
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Senator Mark Warner is a skeptic of Russia saying it is deescalating the tensions on the Ukrainian border
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If passed, a bill in Virginia would expedite the timeline of the sale of recreational marijuana, but not for all businesses who want licenses
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Grey Pine Lodge taking the place of Colony House Motel in Waynesboro
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Omicron peak could be near according to UVA models
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The owner of the building where the Afton Post Office sits is fed up with trucks damaging her building
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There’s no partridge in a pear tree, but six wineries, three cideries, three breweries, and a distillery make up this year’s 12 Days of Nelson
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The Virginia Department of Health is sharing tips to celebrate the holidays coronavirus-free this year.
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Virginia's IT department for the legislative branch hit with ransomware attack
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Rudolph and the abominable snowman used to have a third friend sitting outside of the Parker household in Charlottesville, but now all that’s left is a spray painted sign reading “Please return Snoopy.”
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With millions of packages being delivered every day, its important for you to keep a watchful eye on your deliveries
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Scammers are on the prowl during the supply chain crisis
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Scott Stadium, went by "Lane Stadium North" on the internet for a few days
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While Wintergreen Resort is under new management, though there won't be many changes to how the operation is run
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Courtney Duckworth isn't letting Type 1 diabetes stop her from running marathons all across the country, and eventually the world.
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The Overseas Student Mission has been pairing international students with host families in Charlottesville for Thanksgiving since 1953.
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Stable Craft Brewing is the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging and Travel Association’s 2021 Brewery of the Year in Virginia.
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A data model from the University of Virginia is suggesting we might be past the peak of the Delta variant of the coronavirus.
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Owen Mather isn't letting a disability keep him on the sidelines
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DJ Jones and his wife rescued Wilbur after seeing him falling off an overpass.
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The Charlottesville Fire Department’s 9/11 memorial will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday September 11.
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A tree came crashing down on a woman’s SUV early Wednesday, Sept. 1, sending her to the hospital.
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Two Darden School of Commerce professors are teaming up to write a book to help student-athletes at the University of Virginia properly market themselves.
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Eyes from all around the world are on the American removal from Afghanistan. This can be difficult to watch for military veterans who served in Afghanistan.
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UVA Associate Dean of Admissions Jeannine Lalonde is getting creative when trying to reach potential applicants
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Roger Stewart is heading to the 2022 Deaflympics with the goal of winning gold for Team USA.
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Alzheimer's Association hosting the Walk to end Alzheimer's in person on November 6
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A total of 23 people and organizations from 12 different states have reached out regarding potential ownership of the Robert E. Lee and “Stonewall” Jackson statues.
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Legal Aid Justice Center offers tips to avoid eviction