Colby Johnson is a multimedia journalist at WDBJ. He focuses on a diverse range of topics, including travel and tourism, regional interest, healthcare, and technology, while also highlighting themes related to animal rescue and rehabilitation. 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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The man accused of killing a deputy had been arrested twice on explosives-related charges in Patrick County and was out on bond when the shooting occurred.
By: Colby Johnson
Published Jun. 5, 2026 at 12:22 AM CEST | Updated 7 minutes ago
CARROLL COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Carroll County Deputy Logan Utt was laid to rest Friday afternoon after he was killed in the line of duty last Friday night. Utt is survived by his wife and two children, and he was honored as a hero by his colleagues and community.
BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - Bedford County is being sued by its former parks and recreation director, who claims he was wrongfully fired for raising concerns about wrongdoing by one of the county's partners.
A developer is planning to build 124 single-family homes just off Old Mountain Road. The project will add a connector road that will dismantle a cul-de-sac at the end of Nelms Lane.
By: Colby Johnson
The lawsuits provide new details on their side of a story that has been making headlines for more than a year.
RINGANA has announced it will establish its U.S. headquarters in Roanoke. The company will take over space in the Blue Ridge Commerce Park in Northwest Roanoke, close to the airport.
