Leslie Johnson
Digital Producer
Roanoke
Leslie graduated from Old Dominion University with a Bachelor’s in Communications in 2019.
She worked at radio station WMEV in Marion, VA as a summer intern in 2019 and continued to work at WMEV in the fall of 2019, airing football games and commercials.
Leslie is a huge fan of sports, music and professional wrestling, and is a dog and cat lover
Her favorite activities include singing, working out, swimming, shopping, going to the dog park, and spending time with family.
The APCo Rate Reduction Act (HB2621) passed both the House and Senate at the Virginia General Assembly and is on its way to Governor Youngkin’s desk.
Three linemen jumped into action, saving a driver whose vehicle was swept up in frigid floodwaters and landing themselves in the hospital in the process.
A man was rescued by three Appalachian Power (AEP) lineman after driving through floodwaters in Thaxton, according to Appalachian Power.
A longtime first responder in Virginia has died in the line of duty.
Cave Spring native cornerback Ronde Barber won the Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2003.
Three 14-year-old boys were charged after a handgun was found at Sandusky Middle School.
Covington Middle School will remain closed Tuesday, February 4, while Alleghany Highlands school officials continue to address safety concerns in the kitchen of the cafeteria.
Vance met with local leaders and Governor Glenn Youngkin early in the afternoon.
Former Blacksburg Chief of Police, William “Bill” H. Brown, has died, according to Blacksburg officials.
Appalachian Power (AEP) is warning the public of rising water levels in the New River and Roanoke River starting Tuesday, January 14.
A woman who was reported missing since November 2024 was found safe Sunday, January 5, according to Henry County Sheriff’s Office.
Virginia State Police are seeing an increase in crashes during the winter storm Sunday, January 5.
Wythe County Community Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2025 on January 2.
Governor Youngkin has declared a state of emergency for the upcoming winter weather, which will impact the entire Commonwealth.
Roger Lee Ratcliffe, 75 of Pilot, passed away Tuesday, December 10, according to Horne Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
Having battled cancer twice already, Giovanni refused to let a third bout interrupt her art.
A family has escaped a house fire after being alerted by one of their children Sunday, December 8.
A hunter was injured after falling from a tree stand Sunday, December 1, according to Moneta Volunteer Fire Department.
A World War II veteran was laid to rest at Tanyard Cemetery on Veterans Day.
A high school teacher was arrested on charges related to sexual acts with a student.
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is offering free test kits for individuals who have residential private drinking water wells impacted by Hurricane Helene.
A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Washington County to provide aid to those impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Campers Care is collecting supplies to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.
A 68-year-old woman died after being hit by three vehicles while trying to cross a road in Virginia Saturday night.
Giles County Sheriff’s Office has identified a student accused of making a threat to Macy McClaughery Elementary/Middle School.
A high school and middle school student were charged in two separate incidents involving threats.
Ronald W. Liptrap of Covington was arrested and charged with sexual assault and public intoxication.
Governor Youngkin's statement on Trump assassination attempt.
A man was arrested after a burglary involving gun thefts at a store Thursday, September 5.
The City of Danville will host the third annual Southern Regional Housing Summit.
Three people are injured after being hit with a car in Roanoke Tuesday, August 27.
The 61-year-old woman was found safe, according to Galax Police Department.
A man is injured after a police pursuit led to a motorcycle crash Saturday, August 24.
Wythe County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of a phone scam with perpetrators impersonating law enforcement officials to defraud people of their money.
A Roanoke man was one of the two people killed in a Tennessee crash on I-40 East Saturday, August 17.
Alaina Hendricks, 15, has been missing since July 18, 2024 and was last reported seen in Glen Allen, in Henrico County.
The funeral service for Deputy Hunter Reedy will be held Saturday, August 17.
The Governor will order flags to be flown at half-staff on the day of Deputy Hunter Reedy’s memorial.
Deputy Hunter Reedy, a 27-year-old father of three children, was killed in the shooting.
WDBJ7 received the arrest warrant regarding the Myrtle Beach shooting which took the life of 16-year-old Jakolbi Taylor.
UPDATE: Bond was not set for Gary Abraham during the hearing Sunday, July 28.
The newly renovated Ager Park opened Wednesday, July 24 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
A man is dead after a Tuesday afternoon motorcycle crash on the Blue Ridge Parkway,
Two people are dead after a crash Monday, July 22 at 8:27 a.m.
The Wytheville Lion’s Club Charity Carnival is happening July 15-20
An inmate was found dead in her cell at Western Virginia Regional Jail.
A Martinsville man was arrested after a 9-year-old girl was treated for gun shot wound.
Two people were arrested in connection to the death of a 2-year-old girl in Christiansburg.
