Andrew Webb
Reporter
Roanoke, VA
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.
Flint was charged with multiple felonies related to the Feb. 4, 2022 shooting at Melody Hookah Lounge in Blacksburg.
Virginia Tech Assistant Professor Kristen Bowen has some tips to tailgate in an environmentally friendly way.
He says the fox was hiding under a shed and next thing he knew, the fox had its jaws around his leg.
One of the changes deals with a student’s legacy status at the university.
A Virginia Tech expert says there are ways to avoid the “summer slide.”
Starting July 1, businesses selling these products will have to take them off the shelves.
Virginia Lottery presented the store owners with a check for $50,000.
The bill aims to limit the amount of THC allowed in products.
Carroll County Animal Control seized Chance from his owners home in late December.
She pleaded guilty to kidnapping a two-year-old boy from a church in Giles County in May 2021.
It has over 160 items in it honoring the university, the Corps of Cadets and athletics.
Ringo is the department’s newest crime-stopping, heart-stealing, hand-shaking pony.
A make-shift memorial sits outside of Burruss Hall with posters, candles and flowers.
Some people say it sounded like a bomb going off, and others say they thought their roofs were caving in.
Defendant Jamel Flint is accused of six felonies including first degree murder.
Cucurbit Downey Mildew is spreading fast around the state.
20 kids were sent to hospitals following Wednesday's crash on Rt. 460 in Blacksburg.
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.
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.
The BBB of Central Virginia is warning people to be careful of a scam regarding lowering your home energy bills
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.
An anonymous donation of $40 million will be headed to the VAF
Ryan Zimmerman's number will be retired by UVA Baseball on Saturday April 30.
UVA Football is in its last week of spring practice leading up to the Blue and White game on Saturday, April 23.
Coach O'Connor has said that teams will go through rough patches but how they respond is what will define each team. UVA has a chance to rebound from being swept by Miami against ODU on April 12.
Sen. Mark Warner says its important to hold the Russians accountable for their actions in Ukraine
The University of Virginia Women's Swim and Dive Team has won its second national championship. The team was led by Kate Douglass, who won three different individual events, in three different strokes.
UVA Football opened up its slate of spring practice on March 22. This was the first practice under new Head Coach Tony Elliott.
UVA has found its next women's basketball coach. Amaka "Mox" Amugua-Hamilton will be returning to the commonwealth to coach the Cavaliers.
The war in Ukraine is disrupting exports and supply chains, causing massive effects on farmers.
UVA will take on Mississippi State in the first round of the NIT. This is the first time since 2013 that the Cavaliers haven't made the NCAA tournament.
NIL legislation is making its way to Gov. Glenn Youngkin's desk
There are many resources available for people facing possible eviction in central Virginia
Senator Mark Warner is a skeptic of Russia saying it is deescalating the tensions on the Ukrainian border
If passed, a bill in Virginia would expedite the timeline of the sale of recreational marijuana, but not for all businesses who want licenses
There's a lot of common ground between Sen. Kaine and Sen. Warner regarding tensions with Russia, Virginia infrastructure and inflation
Taylor Waddy is a girls state wrestling champion at 170 pounds. She is the first girl in school history to win states.
It will be difficult to prove harm for people who received the COVID-19 vaccine to keep their job with some vaccine mandates being lifted
Omicron peak could be near according to UVA models
The Prana fund through the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation is giving out nearly $20,000 to four nonprofits.
Hospitals continue to see spike in COVID-19 patients during the surge in the omicron variant
VDH will make a decision for Virginians based on the new CDC recommendations
Through the Freedom of Information Act, NBC29 obtained the offer sheet UVA provided UVA’s next football coach, Tony Elliott.
The Virginia Department of Health is sharing tips to celebrate the holidays coronavirus-free this year.
Virginia's IT department for the legislative branch hit with ransomware attack
The University of Virginia introduced its newest head football coach, Tony Elliott, on Monday, Dec. 13.
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.”
With millions of packages being delivered every day, its important for you to keep a watchful eye on your deliveries
Scammers are on the prowl during the supply chain crisis
