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1 injured after Roanoke shooting; Police searching for suspect
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — One person has been hospitalized after an early-morning shooting, and the suspect is still at large, according to the Roanoke Police Department. RPD said their department was dispatched to the 2900 Block of Ravenwood Avenue NW around 2 a.m. on May 14 for the report of a person with a gunshot wound.
Man convicted of Grandin 7-Eleven murder sentenced
The man convicted of shooting and killing a customer inside a 7-Eleven on Grandin Road back in 2023, will serve 20 years in prison. Isiah Baldwin was sentenced Thursday to a total of 40 years, with 20 suspended, according to court records. As we’ve previously reported, Baldwin was arrested and...
First responders pull off daring rescue as semi-truck dangles from bridge - The Sprint
ROANOKE, Va. – I don’t about you, but this week has been LONG, and I could use a breather from the everyday hustle and bustle. Anyone else with me?. Well, if you’re feeling it too - I’ve got something that might do the trick. In this episode of the Sprint, we have one story in particular that’ll make you realize how kind and selfless people can really be in the face of a tragedy. I mean, let’s be honest, there can be a lot of negativity in this world at times, so it warms my heart to see the good in others.
WATCH: Security guard trainee tries to shoot supervisor - The Sprint
ROANOKE, Va. – We all know news can be heavy - so that’s why we’re putting the doom and gloom to the side in the Sprint and focusing on trending stories, some that will make your heart race and others that will lift your spirits. Virginia Today...
Virginia man killed in Berkeley County traffic incident
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — A Virginia man was killed in a collision Wednesday night in Bonneau, according to the coroner’s office. Clifford Crain III, 61, of Fincastle, was killed from injuries sustained in a collision on N Highway 17A, the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office said. Coroner Kelly Kraus said he was the driver and […]
Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office to host Safe Community Expo
Safety is the focus this weekend in the Star City. The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is hosting the Safe Community Expo to raise money for Project Lifesaver. The program helps locate and rescue individuals with cognitive disorders who may wander off and get lost. The expo will feature a...
Pennsylvania man connected to attempted homicide case arrested in Virginia
According to a release, 31-year-old Anthony Martinez Young, of Pleasantville, Pa., was taken into custody after he allegedly shot at a Pennsylvania man on May 1 along Shamburg Road in Oil Creek Township, Venango County.
Roanoke Police hosts 'Coffee and Conversations' to engage with community
ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Police Department is working on building relationships with the community through their “Coffee and Conversations” event. On Wednesday, officers visited Chris’s Coffee and Custard to connect with people in the southeast part of the city. The goal of the event is...
Salem CVS fined $75K after 17-year-old given 6 COVID-19 vaccine doses, drug theft: Report
SALEM, Va. (WSET) — The Virginia Board of Pharmacy has revealed a list of shocking health and safety violations from a CVS in Salem. CVS/Pharmacy #3794, located at 11 Chestnut Street, was ordered to pay $75,000 for violations, including improper COVID-19 vaccine administration by an inadequately trained nurse and the theft of substantial amounts of pharmaceutical drugs by a pharmacy technician trainee.
Mountain Valley Pipeline protestor arrested as construction nears completion
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Protestors gathered at the Mountain Valley Pipeline site on Thursday to send a powerful message to pipeline leaders, and police ended up arresting one of them. Roanoke County Police said Amelia Greenwald of Dayton, Virginia was charged with obstruction of justice without force and obstruction...
100 Heroes Project: Master Deputy Matthew Kelly
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The United Way of Roanoke Valley is celebrating 100 years of service by highlighting 100 heroes that are quietly making a difference in the region. The latest hero to be featured is Master Deputy Matthew Kelly with the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Kelly serves...
Troutville woman sentenced to one year for shooting husband in 2023
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — A woman will serve one year in jail for shooting her husband outside their home in Troutville in January 2023. As we previously reported, on Jan. 12, 2023, deputies with the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from Rhonda Larue Hinkley saying she had shot her husband. When first responders arrived, they found Hinkley standing in the driveway and her husband, Walter Thomas Hinkley, lying in the gravel.
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