The Lynchburg Police Department announced Thursday night that there was a large police presence in the 1400 block of Campbell Avenue Thursday night as the department responded to the report of a shooting. Police are asking the public to seek alternate routes.

Multiple labor unions paraded down Campbell Avenue to spread their message to dozens of people who lined the streets.

A busy corner in Roanoke is getting a safety upgrade.

Crews in Roanoke are replacing old storm pipes and ramping up maintenance efforts to reduce flooding on some of downtown’s most flood-prone streets.

The Lynchburg Police Department has charged a Maryland man with reckless driving after a tractor-trailer was overturned on Route 460 Tuesday.

A man was arrested in Lynchburg following a brief standoff, Lynchburg Police said.

Thousands of locals gathered downtown earlier tonight to watch the City of Roanoke Christmas Parade

A man was arrested after robbing a CVS in Lynchburg on Sunday, Lynchburg Police said.

The Lynchburg Police said that a 36-year-old man is dead after a fatal two-vehicle accident on US-460 near Campbell Ave. that occurred on Wednesday we're told.

The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating after a man was hit and killed by a vehicle.

The Lynchburg Fire Department said that a house on Gills Street was damaged due to an electrical fire.

Downtown Roanoke is losing two restaurants and more businesses are up for sale.

A Roanoke house fire that left one man dead and several others displaced appears to be accidental, according to the Roanoke Fire Marshal’s Office.

Police are investigating a car crash in Roanoke at Jefferson and Campbell.

Crews are currently working to repair a water main break on Florida Avenue, according to city officials.

A deadly shooting left one dead and two injured in downtown Roanoke Sunday.

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Neighbors said their hearts broke when they heard a child was shot nearby, and they showed 10 News the video of the incident.

The Lynchburg Police Department is searching for a missing man believed to be in danger.

People will soon be able to drink outdoors in certain areas of downtown Roanoke.

Roanoke just invested $180,000 into community gardens across the city

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LYNCHBURG, Va. – Police have identified a suspect in connection with the thefts of copper downspouts at a church in Lynchburg. Damien Marquis Solomon, 37, of Amherst, has multiple outstanding warrants for grand larceny and obtaining money by false pretense in connection with the 21 stolen downspouts at Fairview Christian Church. ORIGINAL STORYFairview Christian Church on Campbell Avenue. On Saturday, Fairview Christian Church on Campbell Avenue reported the theft of 21 of its copper downspouts. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Stevenson at 434-455-6116 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900.

ROANOKE, Va – After more than a century in its current building on Campbell Avenue, the Roanoke Times is now looking for a new home. Staff at the Western Virginia Historical Society say the building is a community staple. Journalists with the Roanoke Times unionized last year to form the Timesland Guild in hopes of advocating for better wages and benefits. Ultimately, it was Berkshire Hathaway’s decision to sell the building, but the journalists of the Timesland Guild say they will continue to serve the Roanoke community. The staff at the Roanoke Times have been told they will find a new place to work from and relocate once the current building is sold.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – One person is in the hospital and a woman remains wanted after a malicious wounding in Lynchburg on Tuesday morning. Authorities say the incident happened in the 3300 block of Campbell Avenue around 6 a.m.Officers are searching for Ashley Shepherd, 37, of Lynchburg in connection to the malicious wounding. According to police, the victim was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital for a non-life-threatening stab wound. Anyone with information is asked to call the Lynchburg Police Department at 434-455-6178.

The City of Roanoke will begin installing Christmas lights and decorations today. During the work, Jefferson Street from Elm Avenue to Salem Avenue and Campbell Avenue from 1st Street to Williamson Road will be blocked. Click-it or Ticket gets underway today, ahead of Thanksgiving. Roanoke City Council will hold a public hearing tonight about changing the city’s zoning laws. Today is the last day to give your thoughts about transportation in the Roanoke Valley and Alleghany Highlands.

ROANOKE, Va. – Now that Roanoke City’s request to relocate the bus station downtown has been rejected by the Board of Zoning Appeals, city leaders are taking another route. The current Campbell Avenue bus station was essentially grandfathered into the Downtown Zone. A new bus station is only allowed in the Downtown Zone with a special exception, which the Board of Zoning Appeals denied in August. That’s where the current bus station is and also where city leaders want to put the new station. However, under current zoning laws, a new bus station can only be built in a General-Commercial (CG) Zone, marked in bright red.

ROANOKE, Va. A group of Roanoke activists stood on the steps of the old Municipal Building and laid out their social justice goals for the city Thursday morning. The group, led by Tatiana Durant of No Justice No Peace Roanoke and Bernadette Lark of the Southwest Virginia Poor Peoples Campaign, outlined tis seven benchmarks for Roanokes leaders. In order, they are:Decreasing the budget of the Roanoke Police Department Decreasing the budget of the Roanoke City Jail and the Roanoke County Sheriffs Office Removing school resource officers and the Drug Awareness Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program from Roanoke City Public Schools Decriminalizing drug use Decriminalizing theft and statue removal Re-training police to be more community-oriented Investing in underfunded communitiesThe event overlooked the End Racism Now mural on Campbell Avenue, which was painted earlier this month. Theres still not enough funding in Gainsboros public schools.

ROANOKE, Va. Downtown Roanoke received a splash of color this month, thanks to two street murals. This is something that has really ignited this city, Roanoke mayor Sherman Lea said. Both Lea and Muir believe public art like this is an essential part of making Roanoke an ideal city. The idea of different colors and love and inviting people to come and enjoy where they live.Its important to me that we come together as a city, Lea said. We want to make everyone in this city proud of whats going on.

ROANOKE, Va A mural completed Sunday is now closing a the road it was painted on in downtown Roanoke. Campbell Avenue will remain closed, between 2nd Street and 3rd Street, until 5 p.m. on Saturday. This closure will enable the safe viewing of the recently completed street mural, according to a news release from the city. The City has worked closely with the Roanoke Arts Commission and the Urban Arts Project, and all fully support this extended closure and reopening of the street on Saturday evening. Roanoke leaders are encouraging people to view the work of the artists while the street remains closed.

Dozens of artists painted the message “End Racism Now” on the 200 block of Campbell Avenue, which is overlooked by the historic Municipal Building. The mural, which was planned by Roanoke’s Urban Arts Project, received approval from city leaders before artists started painting. “We are all working together to end racism now,” said Eboni Harrington of the Urban Arts Project. “In art, it’s up to you,” said Aly Jones of the Urban Arts Project. After the phrase, artists painted several names of people killed by police violence.

ROANOKE, Va. – As peaceful protests continue in Roanoke, city and police officials are speaking out about George Floyd’s death and the reaction from citizens. Protestors hold signs outside the Roanoke City Police Department on Wednesday. (WSLS)City officials held a virtual news conference on Wednesday to say they are heartbroken by Floyd’s death and the actions of the Minneapolis police officers involved in Floyd’s death are inexcusable. They said they’ve worked hard to represent the city’s citizens to make sure that everyone has equal access to success. Roman did defend his officers’ use of pepper spray during protests on Saturday, saying there were threats of property damage and violence.

ROANOKE, Va. – There will be a new addition to Roanoke’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade this year. The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will take part in the March 14 parade in downtown Roanoke. The eight-horse hitch will be harnessed and hitched to the famous red beer wagon for the annual parade that starts at 11 a.m. The “Gentle Giants,” as they are often referred to, will guide the beer wagon on the parade route traveling down Jefferson Street to Campbell Avenue, ending at Williamson Road. As we await their arrival, here are some fun facts about the Clydesdales:

The First Federal Building, located at the corner of Church Avenue and 1st Street SWROANOKE, Va. - A downtown Roanoke building built 61 years ago has a new owner. Kalyan Hospitality purchased the First Federal Building, located at the corner of Church Avenue and 1st Street SW, for $3.1 million, real estate group Poe & Cronok announced Tuesday. The office building is currently occupied by Pinnacle Bank; however, the bank is moving next year to its newly constructed downtown headquarters on Campbell Avenue. Kalyan Hospitality is exploring options to renovate the property for a new downtown hotel or modern offices. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

ROANOKE, Va. - The Roanoke Fire-EMS Department is investigating a house fire that left 15 people without a home. At 3:31 p.m., crews responded to a structure fire in the 1600 block of Campbell Avenue. Initial units found a structure with smoke showing out of a side window. Six adults and nine kids were displaced by the fire, according to the fire department. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.