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New Crystal Spring Tower to expand healthcare services at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Read full article: New Crystal Spring Tower to expand healthcare services at Carilion Roanoke Memorial HospitalA new addition to the Star City skyline is on the horizon, as Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital unveils progress on its Crystal Spring Tower.
Doctors with Carilion provide the highest level of stroke care in Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Doctors with Carilion provide the highest level of stroke care in Southwest VirginiaDoctors with Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital said they see more than 1,000 people each year who have suffered from strokes.
Police investigating shooting in NW Roanoke
Read full article: Police investigating shooting in NW RoanokeOn April 21, 2024 at approximately 3:10 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 3900 block of Melrose Avenue NW. Officers responded to the location and located evidence of a shooting outside of a business in the area, but there were no victims on scene.
Crystal Spring Elementary School student dies after being hit by car in Roanoke
Read full article: Crystal Spring Elementary School student dies after being hit by car in Roanoke10 News has learned that the boy who was hit by a car in Roanoke Thursday evening has since died, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
Roanoke man arrested in connection with 2023 fatal shooting of teen
Read full article: Roanoke man arrested in connection with 2023 fatal shooting of teenA Roanoke man has been arrested and is facing several charges in connection with a 2023 shooting that resulted in the death of a teen boy, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
Roanoke Police seeking publicโs help with information on Thursday night shooting
Read full article: Roanoke Police seeking publicโs help with information on Thursday night shootingThe Roanoke Police Department is requesting the publicโs help in gathering information on a shooting Thursday night that left one man hospitalized.
One person hospitalized after shooting in southeast Roanoke overnight, police say
Read full article: One person hospitalized after shooting in southeast Roanoke overnight, police sayAt least one person was hospitalized after a shooting in southeast Roanoke overnight, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
Santa visits NICU babies at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Read full article: Santa visits NICU babies at Carilion Roanoke Memorial HospitalSanta is getting ready to deliver presents to millions of children across the world but first, he is making a special visit to babies in the NICU at Carilion.
Man wanted on attempted 2nd degree murder in connection with Martinsville stabbing
Read full article: Man wanted on attempted 2nd degree murder in connection with Martinsville stabbingA 33-year-old man is wanted on two counts of attempted second-degree murder in connection with the stabbing of a man and a woman, according to the Martinsville Police Department.
Man arrives at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital with gunshot wound, police say
Read full article: Man arrives at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital with gunshot wound, police sayThe Roanoke City Police Department is investigating after a man with a gunshot wound arrived at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in a personal vehicle on Monday night.
Police: Man charged after shooting, killing 23-year-old man at Danville apartment complex
Read full article: Police: Man charged after shooting, killing 23-year-old man at Danville apartment complexA Danville man has been charged after allegedly shooting and killing a 23-year-old man at a Danville apartment complex in July, according to Danville Police.
23-year-old man dies after shooting at Danville apartment complex, police say
Read full article: 23-year-old man dies after shooting at Danville apartment complex, police sayThe Danville Police Department is investigating after a 23-year-old was shot and killed at an apartment complex Wednesday night.
Man injured in Williamson Rd shooting in Roanoke
Read full article: Man injured in Williamson Rd shooting in RoanokeAround 10:20 p.m., officers were called to the 3700 block of Williamson Road for a person who had been shot. Although, when they arrived no victim was found. Police say they were notified an adult male victim took themselves to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Four hospitalized after crash at intersection of Bean Street and Hershberger Road in Roanoke
Read full article: Four hospitalized after crash at intersection of Bean Street and Hershberger Road in RoanokeFour people are in the hospital following a crash in Northwest Roanoke, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
Second suspect arrested, charged with first-degree murder in Feb. Roanoke shooting
Read full article: Second suspect arrested, charged with first-degree murder in Feb. Roanoke shootingA second suspect has been arrested in connection to the murder of a Roanoke man in February, according to Roanoke Police.
Police identify 31-year-old man killed in shooting at a Roanoke apartment complex
Read full article: Police identify 31-year-old man killed in shooting at a Roanoke apartment complexThe Roanoke Police Department has released the name of the man who died after a shooting at a Roanoke apartment complex on Tuesday.
Police identify 21-year-old man shot and killed on Tuesday evening on Williamson Road
Read full article: Police identify 21-year-old man shot and killed on Tuesday evening on Williamson RoadThe Roanoke Police Department has identified the 21-year-old man who died following a shooting on Tuesday evening on Williamson Road.
71-year-old dies after being hit with truckโs tow mirror while walking along Pittsylvania County road, police say
Read full article: 71-year-old dies after being hit with truckโs tow mirror while walking along Pittsylvania County road, police sayA 71-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a truck's tow mirror while walking along Route 878 in Pittsylvania County, according to Virginia State Police.
โIt is an extremely isolating illnessโ: Carilion frontline workers share their COVID pandemic stories
Read full article: โIt is an extremely isolating illnessโ: Carilion frontline workers share their COVID pandemic storiesItโs been an unimaginable year for staff here inside the intensive care unit at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital has used EMS diversions to deal with increased COVID-19 caseload
Read full article: Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital has used EMS diversions to deal with increased COVID-19 caseloadAcross Virginia, hospitals are treating nearly 2,200 patients with COVID-19 as of Thursday.
Police investigating after man arrives at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital with gunshot wound
Read full article: Police investigating after man arrives at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital with gunshot woundThe Roanoke City Police Department is investigating after a man arrived at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital with a gunshot wound Friday night.
One hospitalized after line failure at construction site next to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Read full article: One hospitalized after line failure at construction site next to Carilion Roanoke Memorial HospitalOne person is in the hospital after a "possible explosion" at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.
6 children hospitalized after being hit by golf cart at Rockbridge County campground
Read full article: 6 children hospitalized after being hit by golf cart at Rockbridge County campgroundSix children are recovering after being hit by a golf cart on Saturday at a Rockbridge County campground, according to Virginia State Police.
Roanoke man charged with manslaughter after deadly crash on Wayne Street
Read full article: Roanoke man charged with manslaughter after deadly crash on Wayne StreetPolice announced that theyโve arrested a 46-year-old Roanoke man in connection with a deadly crash, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
Man hospitalized following early-morning Southwest Roanoke shooting
Read full article: Man hospitalized following early-morning Southwest Roanoke shootingROANOKE, Va. โ A man is in the hospital after an early Monday morning shooting in Roanoke. At about 12:15 a.m., Roanoke Police were dispatched after reports of shots fired in the 1400 block of Chapman Ave SW. According to authorities, officers were advised that there was a person in the immediate area who may have been shot. They found a man with what appeared to be a serious gunshot wound, and Roanoke Fire-EMS transported him to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment. Police said they didnโt find anyone else on the scene, and determined that this is an isolated incident.
Woman seriously injured after Roanoke shooting, police say
Read full article: Woman seriously injured after Roanoke shooting, police sayROANOKE, Va. โ Authorities are investigating after a woman showed up at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital with a serious gunshot wound, according to Roanoke Police. Officers said they were notified that she arrived at the hospital around 11:45 p.m. Thursday. According to police, she was taken to the hospital in a personal vehicle. Authorities said when they went to the hospital to speak with the victim, she appeared to have serious but not life-threatening injuries. You can also text 274637; begin the text with โRoanokePDโ to ensure itโs properly sent.
Carilion to loosen visitation restrictions in several hospitals this week
Read full article: Carilion to loosen visitation restrictions in several hospitals this weekROANOKE, Va. โ A coming change will allow many adult patients to now have a visitor with them. Starting Tuesday at 9 a.m., the following hospitals will shift from Carilionโs highly-restricted red level down to just restricted visitation of its yellow level:Carilion Franklin Memorial HospitalCarilion Giles Community HospitalCarilion New River Valley Medical CenterCarilion Roanoke Community HospitalCarilion Roanoke Memorial HospitalCarilion Tazewell Community HospitalCarilion Rockbridge Community Hospital will continue operating at the red level remain until further notice. Yellow level allows most patients to have one adult visitor per day, something not allowed while hospitals were at red level. Carilion raised its visitation restrictions to red level back in December. AdClick here to learn more about the restrictions at each facility.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car on Williamson Road in Roanoke
Read full article: Pedestrian dies after being hit by car on Williamson Road in RoanokeROANOKE, Va. โ One person is dead after a pedestrian crash in Northwest Roanoke Friday night. At about 8:30 p.m., Roanoke Police responded to a report of a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on the 5100 block of Williamson Road NW. Upon arrival, officers found a man lying in the roadway with what they said appeared to be serious injuries. Roanoke Fire-EMS transported the man to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries shortly after. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
One hurt, two suspects wanted after shooting at Valero in Martinsville
Read full article: One hurt, two suspects wanted after shooting at Valero in Martinsville(Left to Right) Ombae Johnson and Dasyne Hairston are wanted after a shooting at a Valero parking lot in MartinsvilleA man was hurt in a shooting at a Valero convenience store in Martinsville on Saturday, according to the Martinsville Police Department. Police said following an argument in the parking lot at the Valero at 1105 Brookdale Street between Ombae Johnson, Dasyne Hairston, and Deangelo Howard, Johnson shot Howard with a firearm. Howard was then taken to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment, police said. Warrants for malicious wounding, shooting into an occupied building, reckless handling of a firearm and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony have been issued against Johnson, 20, and Hairston, 19, police said. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to call Lt. Sandy Hines at (276) 403-5300 or Crime Stoppers at 276-63-CRIME.
Police release name of man found shot, dead inside a car in Northwest Roanoke on Sunday
Read full article: Police release name of man found shot, dead inside a car in Northwest Roanoke on SundayCleveland Kilgore, 28, of Roanoke, was found shot inside of a car in northwest Roanoke early Sunday morning. UPDATEA man is dead after he was found shot inside of a car in northwest Roanoke early Sunday morning, according to police. When officers arrived, they said they found a man inside of a car with a serious gunshot wound. AdORIGINAL STORYAuthorities are working a scene at an apartment complex in northwest Roanoke. We're working to learn more about a police presence at Afton Gardens Apartments in northwest Roanoke (WSLS)
Salem man charged with DUI manslaughter in connection with deadly Roanoke crash
Read full article: Salem man charged with DUI manslaughter in connection with deadly Roanoke crashROANOKE, Va. โ Police announced theyโve arrested a 41-year-old Salem man in connection with Thursday nightโs deadly crash in Roanoke. James Brooks is charged with DUI manslaughter after a woman died in a crash at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Gainsboro Road NW. ORIGINAL STORYOne woman is dead after two Thursday night crashes on Orange Avenue about a half-mile apart, according to Roanoke Police. The victims told police that someone hit their car and then drove away, going toward downtown Roanoke on Orange Avenue, according to the police department. The driver of the suspect vehicle from the first crash, a man, was taken to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for a medical assessment.
6,000 Carilion employees have received the COVID-19 vaccine
Read full article: 6,000 Carilion employees have received the COVID-19 vaccineROANOKE, Va โ Thousands of healthcare providers at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital have received the COVID-19 vaccine. Since getting its first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine three weeks ago, nearly 6,000 of Carilionโs 13,000 employees have gotten the first dose. More than 1,500 employees are on track to get their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine this week. But more vaccines have also caused some hurdles for Carilion, including finding ultra-cold storage for the Pfizer vaccine. While the vaccine distribution has been steady among staff, the number of COVID-19 patients being treated at the hospital continues to rise.
Pulaski police investigate after person hit by gunfire
Read full article: Pulaski police investigate after person hit by gunfirePulaski, Va โ The Pulaski Police department is investigating after a person was shot along 100 Washington Square on Christmas. The victim was flown to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment. Police say there isnโt a threat to the public at this time. Anyone with information pertaining to the shooting is asked to call 980-7800.
The Nutcracker brings holiday cheer to Carillion Clinic
Read full article: The Nutcracker brings holiday cheer to Carillion ClinicROANOKE, Va. โ To help make the holidays a little less lonely for hospital patients, the Southwest Virginia Ballet decided to bring some holiday cheer to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. The ballet company partnered with Blue Ridge PBS to stream the performance on the GetWellNetwork, the in-house patient channel. Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital has more than 700 rooms and the performance will be available to view in each room. So being able to watch that, keeps their mind off their cancer,โ Melinda Bailey, an oncology nurse, said. The performance will stream until December 29th.
WATCH: Carilion Clinic details its coronavirus vaccine rollout plan
Read full article: WATCH: Carilion Clinic details its coronavirus vaccine rollout planROANOKE, Va. โ On Wednesday morning, Carilion Clinic began giving the coronavirus vaccine to front-line workers at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. At 1 p.m., Carilion held a briefing on its COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan. The following employees spoke during the briefing:
โWhat theyโre doing is beautifulโ: Roanoke Hospitality House asks for holiday donations for families in need
Read full article: โWhat theyโre doing is beautifulโ: Roanoke Hospitality House asks for holiday donations for families in needโA healthy man walked in and now heโs fighting for his life.โAfter surgery, Worles kept bleeding. Thatโs when Pack found Terrianne Julian, the executive director of the Roanoke Hospitality House. When itโs built, the Roanoke Hospitality House will be a place where patients and their families can stay while they get treatment at medical centers in the Roanoke Valley. Theyโre raising money for the house and to put families up in local hotels in the meantime. Over the holidays, the Hospitality House is looking for help by selling ornaments to businesses and corporate donors for $1,000 and asking for any donations, even as little as $5.
Search efforts resume for person swept away by Roanoke River
Read full article: Search efforts resume for person swept away by Roanoke RiverROANOKE Va. โ UPDATE - 2:24 p.m. Dec. 09, 2020Crews are again out searching for the person swept away this past weekend. Crews are on the ground and in the water continuing the search for the missing man that was swept into the Roanoke River. Water levels on the Roanoke River created difficult conditions for visibility, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS. ORIGINAL STORYCrews in Roanoke are working to locate a person after they fell into the Roanoke River just after 6:00 Saturday night. Crews are using both a drone and boats to try and locate the person swept away by the water.
Roanoke man charged in connection with motorcycle crash that killed his passenger
Read full article: Roanoke man charged in connection with motorcycle crash that killed his passenger34-year-old Christopher Roberts, of Roanoke, is facing DUI and DUI manslaughter charges in connection with the crash that killed his passenger, 21-year-old Kasey Carpenter, also of Roanoke. ROANOKE, Va. โ UPDATE: Dec. 15 at 3:40 p.m.Police have arrested the driver whose passenger died in a motorcycle crash earlier this month in northwest Roanoke. 34-year-old Christopher Roberts, of Roanoke, is facing DUI and DUI manslaughter charges in connection with the crash that killed his passenger, 21-year-old Kasey Carpenter, also of Roanoke. Carpenter was pronounced dead at the scene while Roberts was taken to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. ORIGINAL STORYA woman is dead and a man is in the hospital after a motorcycle crash early Friday morning in Roanoke, according to police.
Driver charged as 61-year-old Danville woman dies after Range Rover, scooter crash
Read full article: Driver charged as 61-year-old Danville woman dies after Range Rover, scooter crashDANVILLE, Va. โ One driver is facing a traffic violation after a deadly crash in Danville on Wednesday evening. At about 5:15 p.m., a gray 2016 Range Rover was going west on West Main Street, making a left turn onto Park Avenue when it hit a 2015 Yamaha scooter going east on West Main Street. 61-year-old Peggie Nester was flown to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, where she later died, according to police. The driver of the Range Rover, Sam Sakellaris, 66, did not sustain any injuries and is charged with failure to yield on a left turn. Police are still investigating the crash.
Four people in stable condition after being shot in Southwest Roanoke Wednesday afternoon
Read full article: Four people in stable condition after being shot in Southwest Roanoke Wednesday afternoonROANOKE, Va. โ Four people are being treated at the hospital after being shot on Wednesday afternoon in Roanoke. A man and three women were shot, and Roanoke police said Thursday that while their injuries ranged from non-life-threatening to serious, all of them are in stable condition now. While responding, officers learned one person was shot and arrived to find that three others had been shot. Roanoke Fire-EMS crews took all four victims to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 540-344-8500 and share what you know.
Three people, including two police officers, taken to hospital after crash in Roanoke
Read full article: Three people, including two police officers, taken to hospital after crash in RoanokeROANOKE, Va. โ UPDATE @ 7:28 p.m.Roanoke Police have charged a driver for the crash involving two city police officers. Both officers involved have been released from Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after receiving medical treatment. ORIGINAL STORYA multi-vehicle crash in Roanoke on Friday night sent three people to the hospital, including two police officers. The force of the crash caused the parked police car to crash into the occupied police car nearby, according to police. Roanoke Fire-EMS transported the man who was driving the SUV and the two police officers to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, according to police.
Coronavirus-related hospitalizations continue to rise in Roanoke region
Read full article: Coronavirus-related hospitalizations continue to rise in Roanoke regionROANOKE, Va โ As COVID-19-related hospitalizations continue to rise in the greater Roanoke Valley, health officials are once again asking the community to help prevent the spread of the virus. More than half of the COVID-19 patients in the Roanoke-Alleghany region are being treated at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. 27 of them are at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, where the staff is working around the clock addressing the increase. Outbreaks, hospitalizations and cases continue to rise in the region and health officials expect numbers to keep trending in the wrong direction. Right now, capacity is not an issue at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Authorities investigating car fire at Carilion parking deck
Read full article: Authorities investigating car fire at Carilion parking deckROANOKE, Va. โ Authorities are investigating a car that caught fire on a parking deck at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital early Friday morning. According to Roanoke Fire-EMS, crews were dispatched around 3 a.m. and were able to put the fire out about 15 minutes after finding the fire. Officials believe only one car was affected, and no injuries have been reported.
Teenager hospitalized after Roanoke shooting early Monday morning
Read full article: Teenager hospitalized after Roanoke shooting early Monday morningROANOKE, Va. โ A female teenager was taken to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after police says he was shot early Monday morning. Investigators tell 10 News it happened at around 1:15 a.m. on the 300 block of 9th Street SW, near Patterson Avenue. Police have not made any arrests or released information about a suspect. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call (540)344-8500 and share what you know. You can also text the Roanoke City Police Department at 274637; please begin the text with โRoanokePDโ to ensure itโs properly sent.