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What's News Today: July 5, 2019

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today.

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Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.

Give a High Five for Suicide Prevention at the Salem Fair. Ā Scott Stevens from WYYD radio will be there starting at 8 p.m. tonight through 8 p.m. tomorrow night, hoping to break the record for number of high fives in 24 hours. Ā The current record stands at 14,607. Ā Volunteers from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will also be there, giving information on ending suicide.

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Hot air balloons will fill the sky over Rockbridge County. Ā Balloons Over Rockbridge is a two-day hot air balloon festival where you can take a ride into the sky. Ā The first balloons are taking flight this morning. Ā At the festival, there's vendors, music, beer and wine and more. Ā It starts today at 5 p.m. at the Virginia Horse Center Oak Hill Property. Ā It continues tomorrow.

Lane closures and work zones will return to highways across the Commonwealth. Ā VDOT lifted these on Wednesday to help with holiday travel. Ā You will begin seeing orange cones and workers on highways starting at noon today.