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.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 5:13 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
Virginia Lottery presented the store owners with a check for $50,000.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 3:13 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
The bill aims to limit the amount of THC allowed in products.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 4:33 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
Carroll County Animal Control seized Chance from his owners home in late December.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 5:13 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
She pleaded guilty to kidnapping a two-year-old boy from a church in Giles County in May 2021.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 4:50 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
It has over 160 items in it honoring the university, the Corps of Cadets and athletics.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 2:52 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb and Gray News Staff
Ringo is the department’s newest crime-stopping, heart-stealing, hand-shaking pony.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 5:08 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
A make-shift memorial sits outside of Burruss Hall with posters, candles and flowers.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 3:28 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
Some people say it sounded like a bomb going off, and others say they thought their roofs were caving in.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 5:28 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
Defendant Jamel Flint is accused of six felonies including first degree murder.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 4:29 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
Cucurbit Downey Mildew is spreading fast around the state.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 4:36 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
20 kids were sent to hospitals following Wednesday's crash on Rt. 460 in Blacksburg.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 4:28 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
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.
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 3:22 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
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.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 2:02 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
The BBB of Central Virginia is warning people to be careful of a scam regarding lowering your home energy bills
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 4:14 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
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.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 4:03 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
An anonymous donation of $40 million will be headed to the VAF
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 5:08 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
Ryan Zimmerman's number will be retired by UVA Baseball on Saturday April 30.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 3:48 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
UVA Football is in its last week of spring practice leading up to the Blue and White game on Saturday, April 23.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 3:28 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
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.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 2:47 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
Sen. Mark Warner says its important to hold the Russians accountable for their actions in Ukraine
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 4:08 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
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.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2022 at 4:32 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
UVA Football opened up its slate of spring practice on March 22. This was the first practice under new Head Coach Tony Elliott.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2022 at 4:04 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
UVA has found its next women's basketball coach. Amaka "Mox" Amugua-Hamilton will be returning to the commonwealth to coach the Cavaliers.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 3:27 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
The war in Ukraine is disrupting exports and supply chains, causing massive effects on farmers.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2022 at 3:40 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
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.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2022 at 3:30 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
NIL legislation is making its way to Gov. Glenn Youngkin's desk
Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 at 3:09 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
There are many resources available for people facing possible eviction in central Virginia
Updated: Feb. 17, 2022 at 2:36 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
Senator Mark Warner is a skeptic of Russia saying it is deescalating the tensions on the Ukrainian border
Updated: Feb. 17, 2022 at 1:04 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
If passed, a bill in Virginia would expedite the timeline of the sale of recreational marijuana, but not for all businesses who want licenses
Updated: Feb. 9, 2022 at 4:11 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
There's a lot of common ground between Sen. Kaine and Sen. Warner regarding tensions with Russia, Virginia infrastructure and inflation
Updated: Feb. 4, 2022 at 2:51 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
Taylor Waddy is a girls state wrestling champion at 170 pounds. She is the first girl in school history to win states.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 at 4:52 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
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
Updated: Jan. 19, 2022 at 4:56 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
Omicron peak could be near according to UVA models
Updated: Jan. 9, 2022 at 5:15 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
The Prana fund through the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation is giving out nearly $20,000 to four nonprofits.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2022 at 4:03 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
Hospitals continue to see spike in COVID-19 patients during the surge in the omicron variant
Updated: Dec. 28, 2021 at 3:29 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
VDH will make a decision for Virginians based on the new CDC recommendations
Updated: Dec. 21, 2021 at 5:39 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
Through the Freedom of Information Act, NBC29 obtained the offer sheet UVA provided UVA’s next football coach, Tony Elliott.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2021 at 4:34 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
The Virginia Department of Health is sharing tips to celebrate the holidays coronavirus-free this year.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2021 at 5:51 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
Santa and Mrs. Claus visited UVA Health's NICU unit on Dec. 15
Updated: Dec. 14, 2021 at 5:27 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
Virginia's IT department for the legislative branch hit with ransomware attack
Updated: Dec. 13, 2021 at 5:42 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
The University of Virginia introduced its newest head football coach, Tony Elliott, on Monday, Dec. 13.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2021 at 5:13 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
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.”
Updated: Dec. 6, 2021 at 2:39 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
With millions of packages being delivered every day, its important for you to keep a watchful eye on your deliveries
Updated: Dec. 3, 2021 at 11:04 AM EST
|By Andrew Webb
Scammers are on the prowl during the supply chain crisis
Updated: Dec. 2, 2021 at 5:14 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
University of Virginia Football Coach Bronco Mendenhall is stepping down.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2021 at 4:24 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
Scott Stadium, went by "Lane Stadium North" on the internet for a few days
Updated: Dec. 1, 2021 at 10:57 AM EST
|By Andrew Webb
The Ireland Street Foundation wants to strike up social change on and off the pitch by leveling the playing field to resources for student-athletes
Updated: Nov. 25, 2021 at 2:45 PM EST
|By Andrew Webb
Staff members at the Wildlife Center of Virginia are treating the animals in their care a to little Thanksgiving flair.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2021 at 3:27 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
The James Madison Museum of Orange County Heritage is looking for help with restoring an old phone.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2021 at 9:13 AM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
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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