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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Starting July 1, businesses selling these products will have to take them off the shelves.
The bill aims to limit the amount of THC allowed in products.
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Ringo is the department’s newest crime-stopping, heart-stealing, hand-shaking pony.
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Tech says student-athletes in the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee came up with the idea.
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A new hazy IPA is on tap at Decipher Brewing and it was brewed by students at PVCC.
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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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Charlottesville has two programs aimed at providing rent relief
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Members of all 27 athletic teams at the University of Virginia have a new way to profit off their name image and likeness (NIL).
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The Charlottesville High School Baseball team is rallying around one of it's teammates who is battling cancer
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Three Notch'd has a new staff member rolling around it's restaurant floor
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Applications for the Website Jump Start program will close on May 20. The Central VA SBDC says it can still help around 20 more clients
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Traffic patterns are changing at the Rte. 250 and Rte. 151 intersection
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More than 4,000 new vines are being put in the ground at Veritas Vineyard.
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A sports marketing company is giving fans access to athletes like never before. Hook Sporks Marketing is helping connect them with University of Virginia Men’s Basketball.
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The Albemarle County Service Authority says the area’s drinking water has passed or exceeded all required standards.
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Roger Stewart, Louisa County's wrestling coach, is currently representing the United States in the Deaflympics
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UVA is the #6 seed in this year's ACC Softball Tournament. The Cavaliers will take on #3 Florida state in the quarterfinals on Thursday, May 12.
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Rhoback U has grown to around 3,000 student-athletes since it's creation in July 2021
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Waynesboro is suspending its bulk item collection due to staffing shortages
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Another name is being added in the race for the Virginia House of Delegate’s new 55th District.
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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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Community colleges are seeing a decline in attendance but at BRCC, numbers are starting to bounce back up
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It's still a sellers market and there's no sign of that changing anytime soon.
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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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Albemarle County collected over 2,000 pounds of medicine on Drug Take Back day
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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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Brandon Smith is expected to be drafted in this year's NFL draft
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A Charlottesville native is part of the first Peace Corps Response Volunteers to head back overseas since the coronavirus pandemic.
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Members of the defense sector are talking about the economic impact they have on the Charlottesville-area economy.
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The Tonsler Basketball League will be giving out bikes to children in need this summer
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The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors is discussing plans for athletic fields
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Two Charlottesville filmmakers are getting ready to premier their new documentary on the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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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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With so many rulings and opinions on masking and vaccine mandates, a professor at the University of Virginia School of Law is breaking down where things stand.
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The Virginia Supreme Court is weighing in on an appeal from the City of Charlottesville.
An anonymous donation of $40 million will be headed to the VAF
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Ryan Zimmerman's number will be retired by UVA Baseball on Saturday April 30.
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Kindness Café offering "pay it forward" option benefitting staff at Brooks Family YMCA
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Rockfish Brewing Company has opened its second location
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UVA Football is in its last week of spring practice leading up to the Blue and White game on Saturday, April 23.
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The average gas price in Charlottesville is down $.03 per gallon compared to last week.
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Churches in Charlottesville will be holding Easter Sunday services in many different fashions this year
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If you stop by Pro Re Nata on April 16, there's a good chance you'll have a celebrity bartender
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Charlottesville needs more lifeguards to operate its pools at full capacity this year
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