Colby Johnson is a multimedia journalist at WDBJ. He focuses on regional interest and world news, with particular attention to government, politics, urban development, and the real estate sector, including commercial and housing markets. Colby has been featured in various outlets including NBC29 WVIR-TV, Frederick News-Post, and WSFA 12 News.
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Colby Johnson's reporting largely focuses on local community news, including government announcements, events, and public projects within the Harrisonburg area of Virginia. Her coverage also encompasses a variety of topics such as agriculture & farming, business & industry, family & relationships.
To effectively reach out to Colby with pitches or information, consider providing insights related to significant local events or developments that impact the community directly. If you have expertise in local government initiatives or changes affecting the Harrisonburg area, she may be interested in hearing from you. Additionally, if your pitch relates to human-interest stories involving families or local businesses in this region it could resonate well with her coverage focus.
As Colby's geographic focus is primarily on Harrisonburg and Rockingham County in Virginia; ensure your outreach is tailored specifically to these areas for maximum relevance.
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Published Jul. 1, 2026 at 6:11 AM CEST | Updated 5 minutes ago
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - Franklin County residents are raising concerns about the possibility of a data center being built at Summit View Business Park after a local woman used Freedom of Information Act requests to uncover county communications with a company that builds them.
Friedman grew up in Lexington and was elected mayor in 2016. At the time of his death, he was serving his third term in office. In addition to his role as mayor, Friedman worked at Cornerstone Bank, where he had been employed since approximately 2010.
By: Colby Johnson
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Campbell County supervisors are set to discuss and possibly vote Tuesday night on a memorandum that would create a new zoning district called industrial intensive. It would allow small nuclear reactors to be built by-right on properties with this zoning, without a public hearing or a vote from county supervisors.
By: Colby Johnson
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Campbell County Board of Supervisors has agreed to hire experts before making any decisions on small nuclear reactors. Ca
By: Colby Johnson
RUSTBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Campbell County has installed large recycling compactors at four of its waste collection sites, allowing residents to place all recyclable items into a single container without sorting them. This has been made possible through a non-profit grant and a partnership with Elite Recycling.
COVINGTON, Va. (WDBJ) - People who live and work along the James River say the water has turned noticeably darker in recent years, raising concerns among residents, fishing guides and environmental groups near the Smurfit WestRock Paper Mill in Covington.
Published Jul. 10, 2026 at 11:17 PM CEST | Updated 6 minutes ago
A Carroll County District Court judge ruled that Michael Puckett will remain in jail. She denied his request for bond, saying releasing him would be a danger to the community.
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Residents and businesses in Roanoke say an overpopulation of deer in the city is causing significant problems, from damaged merchandise and destroyed gardens to traffic hazards, increased ticks, and the spread of tick-borne diseases.
