Roanoke
CRIME & SAFETY
Roanoke 7-Eleven clerk sentenced to 20 years in prison after 2023 shooting
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—Court documents showed the 7-Eleven store clerk who shot and killed a customer in April 2023, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Wednesday, May 16. On April 16, 2023, officers responded to the 7-Eleven on the 1400 block of Gardin Road SW and found an adult man, later identified as Steven Don Crowder, lying unresponsive with a critical gunshot wound. Police pronounced Crowder dead at the scene.
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.
WATCH: 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...
Authorities investigate breaking and entering at Rocky Mount store
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WSET) — The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is investigating a breaking and entering that took place at the Tienda Latina 220 in Rocky Mount. Authorities said the incident happened sometime during the night or early morning hours of May 15-16. A number of valuable items were...
Haley Toyota hosts 8th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
ROANOKE, Va. – Hundreds of law enforcement officers in the Roanoke Valley were honored on Friday during the 8th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Haley Toyota and Exalted Church teamed up to put on the event. Organizers served up burgers, hot dogs, jambalaya, and dessert to more than 400 first responders.
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 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...
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...
Rocky Mount Firefighter completes 75th year of service
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WFXR)– A Rocky Mount Firefighter recently completed his 75th year with the Rocky Mount Fire Department. In a post on Facebook, the fire department highlighted Burton ‘Spike’ Pugh, who has served the area and community since 1949. He continues to actively participate in department meetings, training, and special events, with RMFD celebrating how valuable he has been to the community, his peers, and the department over the last three-quarters of a century.
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...
Two arrested for theft of Harley-Davidson motorcycle
LOUISA, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Two people have been arrested in connection with the theft of a motorcycle. The Town of Louisa Police Department says officers started investigating the theft of a Harley-Davidson on May 5. The investigation determined there were two suspects, 31-year-old Jakob Foust Beckner and 20-year-old Nathaniel...
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