38-year-old arrested after ongoing dispute leads to shooting in Southeast Roanoke Wednesday
Read full article: 38-year-old arrested after ongoing dispute leads to shooting in Southeast Roanoke WednesdayThe Roanoke Police Department announced Friday that it had arrested a man after he shot at another man following an ongoing dispute.
Man charged with malicious wounding after stabbing in Southeast Roanoke Saturday
Read full article: Man charged with malicious wounding after stabbing in Southeast Roanoke SaturdayA 35-year-old man has been charged with malicious wounding after a stabbing in Southeast Roanoke Saturday, according to RPD.
From crisis to recovery: Roanoke peer recovery specialist turns overdose calls into second chances
Read full article: From crisis to recovery: Roanoke peer recovery specialist turns overdose calls into second chancesAfter surviving an overdose, Peer Recovery Specialist Cynthia Haley is now the lifeline she once needed, working alongside first responders to support people in crisis and guide them toward treatment.
Roanoke City Council approves Gateway Project by 6-1 vote
Read full article: Roanoke City Council approves Gateway Project by 6-1 voteThe โGateway Projectโ - a project that is designed to tackle Roanokeโs affordable housing issues - will be presented to the Roanoke City Council today for a public hearing.
Roanokeโs Gateway Project advances amid community debate
Read full article: Roanokeโs Gateway Project advances amid community debateA proposed housing development in Southeast Roanoke moves forward despite community concerns and opposition. On Monday, the Roanoke City Planning Commission voted to rezone a four-acre plot of land for the "Gateway Project." The goal of the development is to address Roanokeโs housing crisis by providing high-quality living spaces for individuals earning between $18,000 and $60,000 a year.
Coca-Cola volunteers helping build new Home for Good in Roanoke
Read full article: Coca-Cola volunteers helping build new Home for Good in RoanokeCrews are making progress building a Home for Good in Southeast Roanoke as WSLS 10 is once again partnering with Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley.
One person seriously injured after motor-vehicle crash in Southeast Roanoke Tuesday afternoon
Read full article: One person seriously injured after motor-vehicle crash in Southeast Roanoke Tuesday afternoonOne person was seriously injured and another was hurt after a vehicle crash in Southeast Roanoke Tuesday afternoon.
10 NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Michael Brown details time on the run and future plans
Read full article: 10 NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Michael Brown details time on the run and future plansMichael Brown, the AWOL Marine, who shot his step-father, but was found not guilty by reason of insanity describes his time on the run and what he hopes to do with his life once he is released from a mental hospital.
In a historically violent year, Roanoke leaders are hopeful for change with more people joining the conversation
Read full article: In a historically violent year, Roanoke leaders are hopeful for change with more people joining the conversationOverall crime in the Star City may be down but people may not realize gun-related homicides are at an all-time high.
27-year-old woman charged with arson in connection with Southeast Roanoke fire
Read full article: 27-year-old woman charged with arson in connection with Southeast Roanoke fireA 27-year-old woman has been charged with arson in connection with a Roanoke fire that sent one person to the hospital, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.
Man arrested, charged in connection with Southeast Roanoke shooting
Read full article: Man arrested, charged in connection with Southeast Roanoke shootingA man was taken into custody in connection with a Southeast Roanoke shooting that sent one person to the hospital, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
โHome for Goodโ part of efforts to invest in SE Roanoke
Read full article: โHome for Goodโ part of efforts to invest in SE RoanokeIn mid-October, the Ali family will buy this year's "Home for Good" and achieve their dream of homeownership, a move that is just one part of a bigger effort to invest in Southeast Roanoke.
Roanokeโs State of the City Address: This yearโs accomplishments and challenges
Read full article: Roanokeโs State of the City Address: This yearโs accomplishments and challengesRoanoke Mayor Sherman Lea gave an update on the city's recent successes and challenges during Thursday's State of the City Address.
Roanoke church raises more than $1.7 million to help area ministries better serve those in need
Read full article: Roanoke church raises more than $1.7 million to help area ministries better serve those in needA Roanoke church has raised millions of dollars to help four area ministries better serve people in need.
Greenway murals coming to Southeast Roanoke
Read full article: Greenway murals coming to Southeast RoanokeWith support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the City of Roanoke, the Roanoke Arts Commission is partnering with the Southeast Neighborhood, the two murals will be beneath the 9th Street bridge and the 13th Street Bridge.
Roanoke artist paints murals, highlights beauty of Roanoke River Greenway
Read full article: Roanoke artist paints murals, highlights beauty of Roanoke River GreenwayAn artist is bringing extra color to Southeast Roanoke thanks to a partnership between local agencies that saw the potential for the area.
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Man hospitalized, suspect taken to police station for questioning after shooting in Southeast Roanoke
Read full article: Man hospitalized, suspect taken to police station for questioning after shooting in Southeast RoanokeA man was sent to the hospital after a shooting in Southeast Roanoke on Thursday afternoon.
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New businesses moving in as Roanoke wraps Melrose neighborhood revitalization project
Read full article: New businesses moving in as Roanoke wraps Melrose neighborhood revitalization projectSome new businesses are beginning to crop up in Roanokeโs Melrose neighborhood. This comes as a six-year revitalization program is coming to an end.
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Crews working to put out fire in Southeast Roanoke
Read full article: Crews working to put out fire in Southeast RoanokeCrews are working to put out a fire at an abandoned home in Southeast RoanokeCrews are on the scene of a fire at an abandoned home in Southeast Roanoke, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS. Authorities said crews were dispatched to the 100 block of 8th Street SE at 10:37 a.m.Crews on scene told 10 News that the house is abandoned. At 10:37am, Roanoke Fire-EMS was dispatched to a #WorkingFire at the 100 block of 8th St SE. Units are currently on scene working to extinguish the flames. pic.twitter.com/iomuFD68Be โ Roanoke Fire-EMS (@RoanokeFireEMS) March 29, 2021Stay with 10 News as this breaking news
Man charged with reckless driving after crash into Southeast Roanoke home
Read full article: Man charged with reckless driving after crash into Southeast Roanoke homeA person is in the hospital after a car crashed into a home in Southeast RoanokeUPDATEA man is facing charges after a crash ended with a car going into a home in Southeast Roanoke, according to police. Nicholas Graybill, 37, or Roanoke was charged with reckless driving. ORIGINAL STORYOne person has been hospitalized after a car crashed into a home in Southeast Roanoke, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS. Crews are on scene working to stabilize the home so they can safely remove the car, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS. The person taken to the hospital has non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said.
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Crews on scene of car fire in Southeast Roanoke
Read full article: Crews on scene of car fire in Southeast RoanokeCrews are on the scene of a car fire in Southeast RoanokeCrews are on the scene of a car fire in Southeast Roanoke, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS. Authorities said the fire is in the 1300 block of Dale Avenue SE. Authorities said no one was hurt and no cause has been determined.
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Police investigating Southeast Roanoke bank robbery
Read full article: Police investigating Southeast Roanoke bank robberySuspect in robbery at Carter Bank & Trust in Southeast Roanoke on Feb. 11, 2021. ROANOKE, Va. โ Roanoke police are working to identify the person they say robbed a bank on Thursday afternoon. At about 1:50 p.m., police learned that someone had robbed the Carter Bank & Trust in Southeast Roanoke. Suspect in Roanoke bank robbery on Feb. 11, 2021. (Roanoke Police Department)Once the suspect had the money and left the bank, police said the suspect did not appear to get in a car.
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Crews extinguish Southeast Roanoke house fire
Read full article: Crews extinguish Southeast Roanoke house fireCrews stand outside of an abandoned home after responding to a fire there in Southeast Roanoke on Feb. 8, 2021. ROANOKE, Va. โ Firefighters responded to a fire at an abandoned home in Southeast Roanoke on Monday afternoon. Shortly after 3:45 p.m., crews arrived at an abandoned home in the 1100 block of Jamison Ave SE and saw smoke coming from inside of it. Within 10 minutes, the fire was marked under control. No one was hurt and fire officials are investigating the cause.
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โI saw black smoke everywhereโ: Roanoke mother loses everything in house fire
Read full article: โI saw black smoke everywhereโ: Roanoke mother loses everything in house fireROANOKE, Va. โ Krystal Brownell said sheโs blessed to be alive after a fire tore through her southeast Roanoke home Tuesday morning, but thatโs nearly all she has left. โI saw black smoke everywhere.โSadly, a puppy died within the fire. Brownellโs friend Laura Davis picked her up from the hospital the night of the fire. Davis created a GoFundMe for the family and is allowing them to live with her until they find another home of their own. โI called my boss and said, โLook, Iโve got to go to the hospital,โโ Davis said.
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One person hurt, puppy dies after accidental Southeast Roanoke house fires
Read full article: One person hurt, puppy dies after accidental Southeast Roanoke house firesROANOKE, Va. โ UPDATE: 5:05 p.m.Investigators determined that Tuesdayโs fire was an accident, started by improperly discarded smoking materials, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS. They arrived shortly after 11:15 a.m. to find two homes in the 100 block of 10 1/2 Street SE on fire, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS. One person is hurt with a non-life-threatening injury and taken to a hospital, according to the fire department. One dog and five puppies were rescued from the home by the resident; however, one puppy remains unaccounted for. One puppy remains unaccounted for.
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Roanoke River Greenway will finally connect Roanoke and Salem
Read full article: Roanoke River Greenway will finally connect Roanoke and SalemDuring Monday nightโs Roanoke City Council meeting, the council unanimously approved the land swap that allows the city to complete the Roanoke River Greenway within city limits. It seems that the ability to stay on the Roanoke River Greenway from Salem all the way to Southeast Roanoke is coming. The red-and-black dashed line shows the portion of the Roanoke River Greenway that's planned for the Walker Foundry property. In August 2017, Roanoke City Council authorized the use of eminent domain to claim the land; however, in April 2019, city council voted to stop pursuing eminent domain. The property listing includes this site plan, which includes an extended Roanoke River Greenway, canoe landing, as well as a restaurant.
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โWeโre killing our communities': Man victimized by gang violence speaks to Roanokeโs gun violence task force
Read full article: โWeโre killing our communities': Man victimized by gang violence speaks to Roanokeโs gun violence task forceROANOKE, Va. โ John English has seen and felt the violence plaguing Roanoke firsthand. English said he and his son were both victims of gang violence on Tuesday night, which ended with a shooting at a 7-Eleven in Roanoke County. We have killed more people than the police will ever kill when it comes down to gang violence and violence period,โ said English. During a virtual meeting with Roanoke Cityโs Study Committee to Reduce Gun Violence on Friday morning, English shared his ideas. One of the models treats gun violence like a disease.
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Roanoke food pantry looking for volunteers amid coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Roanoke food pantry looking for volunteers amid coronavirus pandemicROANOKE, Va A food bank in Southeast Roanoke is working around the clock to fight food insecurity as unemployment numbers continue to rise. For the last 27 years, the Christian Soldiers Food Pantry has depended on funding from churches in the area, but since congregations are not meeting as much in traditional ways, donations have been cut in half. Last year, the food bank fed more than 30,000 people in the Roanoke area. Restrictions in place caused by the coronavirus have caused the food bank to lose volunteers who have potentially compromised immune systems. Volunteers pack food five days a week for people in Roanoke who need it.

What's News Today for Thursday, October 17, 2019
Read full article: What's News Today for Thursday, October 17, 2019ROANOKE - There's a sentencing hearing for two men who killed a Henry County man last year. The Roanoke Gun Violence Task Force meets tonight for a public hearing at 7 in City Council Chambers.. The group is considering current practices to address gun violence, review alternatives that have been utilized in other communities, and make recommendations to City Council. This is the last meeting before the group's presentation to city council next month. The Salute to Manufacturing Breakfast guest speaker is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Appalachian Power, Chris Beam.


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