Daniel Grimes
Anchor
Roanoke, Va.
Daniel Grimes joined WDBJ7 in July 2021 after spending two years in Charlottesville. He’s from Winchester (just straight up I-81) and spent the past few years in central Virginia, so he’s looking forward to discovering the southwest part of his home state. He received his master’s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University and his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia (go ‘hoos).
He co-anchors the morning and noon shows on WDBJ7 and WZBJ24, but when he’s not on the desk you can find him at one of the area vineyards, chowing down on some chocolate or shopping at the farmer’s market. If you see him out, definitely say hello!
It is usually kitchen table issues like the economy on the minds of voters at the ballot box, but University of Virginia’s Center for Politics director says that’s not true this time around.
One Charlottesville nonprofit is offering thousands of dollars in scholarships to help women and minority owned businesses.
The Democratic primary is just under a week away and candidates for governor and lieutenant governor are kicking it into high gear.
It’s a lesson many of us learn in kindergarten but it may dwindle as we get older, just be yourself. Now, a Charlottesville educator and song writer is re-releasing one of his originals with just that message.
Memorial Day is all about honoring our nation’s veterans and a Charlottesville area senior living facility took the day to do just that.
Anyone looking to plant or garden this summer should watch out for invasive plant species. Now, an organization committed to reducing the impact of those plants is educating people on what they look like.
The Democratic Primary is coming up Tuesday, June 8, but voters heading to their normal locations in Albemarle County may run into several issues if they vote in person.
Pulling long hours and being on the front lines of the pandemic can take its toll on healthcare professionals. Now, a bill aimed to promote better mental health among those professionals is making its way through the Senate.
Plenty of people are planning on hitting the road or the skies for Memorial Day Weekend, according to AAA.
Democratic candidates in Virginia’s gubernatorial race will face off in their third of four debates on Thursday, May 20, and the UVA Center for Politics says there’s been one major change since the last debate.
A new eight story office building in Charlottesville is celebrating a construction milestone.
The Republican lieutenant governor candidate acknowledges the Republican Party needs to expand its outreach to new voters to win in November.
University of Virginia Dean of Students Allen Groves says although he is leaving Charlottesville in a few weeks, he’s not entirely done with the city.
Albemarle County’s newest discount grocer will slide open its doors at the beginning of June.
The Atlantic Union Bank is filming a commercial in Charlottesville that will feature the Jefferson School Foundation and showcase the Jefferson School.
Charlottesville Fire’s Deputy Chief of Emergency Preparedness says there is no impact at this time on any emergency services due to the gas panic buying happening across the East Coast.
A Black University of Virginia professor who was originally denied tenure by an all-white review committee is leaving the university.
Panic buying is causing long lines and gas shortages in and around Charlottesville.
The Republican gubernatorial nominee Glenn Youngkin just won his party’s convention and he’s already blasting Democratic front runner Terry McAuliffe, and speaking out about how he plans to win in a state that has not elected a Republican in more than a decade.
If you’re looking to shop for local meats, dairy, produce and more but don’t know where to start there are guides hitting your mailbox soon.
With Glenn Youngkin now officially the Republican gubernatorial candidate, Republicans say they’re hopeful and history is on their side.
The committee responsible for drawing the redistricting map says Virginia has a shorter timeline than other states because of our election this November.
For the first time, Charlottesville City Schools will host its annual Student Art Exhibition virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic.
A group of Virginia-based companies and nonprofits are teaming up to launch a new program to address climate change.
Governor Ralph Northam made a stop in Charlottesville Wednesday morning to sign a bill that will honor descendants of enslaved laborers.
Republican candidates for governor weigh in on final sprint of the primary race.
The Sheila C. Johnson Center at the University of Virginia is hosting a two week summer camp to help children who stutter.
There have been a lot of changes at the NBC29 News studios.
After recent events both around the country and here in Virginia, Senator Tim Kaine is urging his lawmakers in Congress to pass police reform.
Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Chair Ned Gallaway is running for reelection to represent the Rio District.
The Foxfield Spring races would normally take place in April, but due to COVID-19 that is not happening this year. Tickets for the fall races are set to go on sale in June.
Virginia Humanities and City of Promise set to publish children's book called A Promise to Grow.
Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax is standing by the comparison he made of sexual assault allegations against him to the deaths of George Floyd and Emmett Till.
7th District Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger says one of her top legislative priorities is restoring trust in Congress.
UVA Center for Politics Director Sabato says the debate did not change much and McAuliffe remains the front runner. However, he says there is one factor that could upend his lead.
The Virginia General Assembly just approved Governor Ralph Northam’s efforts to speed up marijuana legalization.
The Rivanna River Company is opening again in just a few weeks with kayaking, canoeing, and other favorites available.
Albemarle County Supervisor Diantha McKeel says she is running for reelection.
Researchers at the University of Virginia Cancer Center say they’ve made a discovery that could revive a cancer treatment originally thought not to work.
Businessman and gubernatorial candidate Pete Snyder made a stop to Michael’s Diner and Restaurant in Albemarle County Monday, April 5.
A company that started at the University of Virginia is hoping to expand its impact.
UVA's president and athletic director made a big splash on social media Tuesday after the women’s swimming and diving team won the NCAA Championship.
The Republican Party of Virginia just landed on its nominating process to select its statewide candidates. The party hopes this will allow more voters to participate, but former 5th District Congressman Denver Riggleman says he’s still unsatisfied.
An organization with the goal of empowering young women and growing their self-esteem is taking applications.
We are living through history, and the University of Virginia library system has been documenting hundreds of websites since the first COVID-19 case in the commonwealth.
While many schools are still partially remote due to the coronavirus pandemic, students and staff at the Virginia Institute of Autism are now fully back in the classroom.
With under 24 hours to go until the deadline closes, a Charlottesville man says he wants to run for City Council.
Friends of Maplewood Cemetery say people are walking their dogs through the land and not picking up after them, allowing their dogs to rip up the turf, and even knock over tombstones. Now, volunteers are helping to clean it up.
The McIntire Recycling Center says with everyone working from home the past year it’s seen an uptick in the amount of recycling.
A small pharmacy is having a big impact by operating a COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Fluvanna County.The Jefferson Pharmacy is hosting the clinic at the Lake Monticello Fire Station.
