Kaitlyn Dillon
Digital Producer
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Kaitlyn is a recent graduate of Virginia Tech and a Roanoke native. She joined the WDBJ7 team in March 2023 and is excited to cover her hometown station.
Kaitlyn is the weekend and nightside digital news producer; she creates content for the web and social media.
Kaitlyn received her degree in Communications from Virginia Tech in December 2022, majoring in Multimedia Journalism with a minor in sociology. She previously worked for Getty Images through the Emmy’s fellowship program, where she edited photos and created content for the Getty Images social media profiles.
When not at work, she enjoys photography, video games, and playing with her pet corgi.
Please feel free to say hello through email!
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According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office investigators, Lauren Cook and her three children are presumed to be in Litchfield, Illinois.
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Louis Edward Davis Jr., 67, has been charged with animal cruelty and reckless handling of a firearm, according to deputies.
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The Blue Ridge Rock Festival has issued a statement amid community outcry.
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Blue Ridge Rock Festival has canceled the rest of the weekend's programming amidst severe weather.
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The Lunchables Lunchabuild Adventure is coming to River’s Edge Park from August 24th - August 27th from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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The Liberty University Athletics Department shared that an offensive lineman Tajh Boyd, 18, had passed away Sunday.
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The Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drowning after three bodies were found in the James River at 9:45 a.m. Saturday morning.
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The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) issued a statement about a harmful algal boom (HAB) in the Blackwater River arm of Smith Mountain Lake in Bedford, Franklin, and Pittsylvania counties.
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Two hikers said they found the bodies in the parking lot early Friday morning.
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All flags will be lowered at sunrise on Sunday and remain at half-staff until sunset.
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Lynchburg Fire Department responded to reports of a pedestrian struck with a car Tuesday night.
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Skeates is a white male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighs 150 pounds, with brown eyes.
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