Will Thomas
Multimedia Journalist
Roanoke, Virginia
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Following his graduation from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2018, Will Thomas began his reporting career at Wyoming News Now. After two years of covering Casper and Cheyenne, he joined the WDBJ7 newsroom in August 2021.
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"Swatting" has been a problem for nearly a decade now. It's specifically when people call in false threats that will prompt a response from SWAT teams.
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Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport leaders gave the community a look into their updated master plan Thursday evening.
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Marty Misjuns was expected to be in court in late April for a lawsuit against the City of Lynchburg, the Lynchburg Fire Department and three city officials at the time.
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The discussion was a part of the Department of Homeland Security's Blue Campaign.
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Students who recently used the ticketing vendor have reported fraudulent charges in their bank accounts to Virginia Tech Police.
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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy and School Resource Officer Steven Parks sprang into action in late January to save Auburn Middle School student Cody Linkous after he choked on a pretzel.
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The next training will be held at the Buchanan Public Library on Saturday Jan. 28 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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For many, they take the long Thanksgiving weekend to ring in Christmas time by going out to cut down their tree.
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In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Loretta Lynn and her band were a special part of the Salem Rodeo.
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Buena Vista resident, Daryl Green, had an unexpected visitor in his yard Wednesday morning.
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Former Virginia Tech football player, Isimemen Etute will appear in a motions hearing at the Montgomery County Courthouse on Monday at 2 p.m.
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Martha Osborne, her husband Ernest and great-grandson are recovering after high winds and hail destroyed their home on Saturday.
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The Robb family has had a busy week with their daughter being bitten by a rabid fox, while also welcoming the newest baby boy to their family.
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The weather didn’t stop the crowds from coming out Sunday afternoon for the wrap-up of the 30th annual Roanoke Pride Festival.
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Whether it’s gas or cash, Rosie’s Gaming Emporium is helping Virginians get a quick buck on Saturday.
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The proposed gas tax came up at the Roanoke Regional Chamber's annual "Legislative Wrap-Up" Tuesday morning.
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Each year, the Hokie community comes together for a Day of Remembrance in honor of the 32 lives lost 15-years ago.
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This is the second year VMI Navy ROTC has trained out on Smith Mountain Lake with SML Marine Fire Rescue and Sea Tow.
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A designated "Outdoor Refreshment Area" would be made in the city's River District.
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The event shines a light on gender-based violence, an issue the university is working to address.
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In the fall of 2021 Tech announced a 21-person group to address the problem.
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The challenge was coming up with a new drawing for 30 days, but the catch was doing that drawing in a 1 inch by 1 inch space.
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Eight years later, the Douthat’s continue to ask for answers, while also making sure Christopher is not forgotten.
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Even before the 12 p.m. kickoff, the line to get into Dr Pepper Day stretched from Market Street past Church Avenue.
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Earlier this week, Virginia Tech leaders released new policies for students on gamedays.
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Close to 100 people in the Roanoke community gathered Saturday morning for one reason: to address and end gun violence.
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Students are expected to follow all new guidance for gate entry.
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On Sunday, at the Firefighters Memorial Fountain, the annual memorial service returned.
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The group held dozens of signs saying “pray to end abortion” and “abortion kills children” and encouraging other options, such as adoption.
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The Allegheny-Blue Ridge Chapter of the Association of the United States Army hosts outreach events for the military and the community. On Saturday, AUSA had a very special guest speak virtually at Hotel Roanoke.
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The Dry Bridge School opened in 1928 to provide education to African Americans in Henry County. One of the main figures who helped make it all possible was Reverend William F. Geter.
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Tudor House and The Grandin Theatre came together over the weekend to promote mental health awareness in the Roanoke community.
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The New Freedom Farm has been a part of the Buchanan Community since 2016.
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Garrett Farms has been a part of the Salem community since 1945.
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