Abbie Coleman

Roanoke

Multimedia Journalist at WSLS-TV (Roanoke, VA)

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Gianni’s Brings Creole-Caribbean Flavor to Grandin

2 weeks ago | wsls.com | Abbie Coleman

Published: June 7, 2025 at 10:35 AMTags: Gianni's, Grandin, FoodSign up for our NewslettersOwner Shirley Baptiste joined us in-studio Saturday for a tastePublished: June 7, 2025 at 10:35 AMTags: Gianni's, Grandin, FoodROANOKE, VA – We’re spicing things up with a taste of the tropics—Gianni’s is the newest flavor-packed fusion spot heating up Grandin! Owner Shirley Baptiste joined us in the studio Saturday to share how her journey led to a one-of-a-kind Creole-Caribbean kitchen.
Remembering the Heroes: D-Day Memorial Honors Remaining WWII Veterans

3 weeks ago | wsls.com | Abbie Coleman

Eighty-one years after D-Day, the veterans are fewer, but the purpose remains. BEDFORD, VA – 81 years after D-Day, the veterans are fewer, but the purpose remains. “Fewer and fewer of these heroic men are here to receive our thanks and to tell their story of a day that changed the world,” Governor Glenn Youngkin said. In Bedford, remembering D-Day isn’t just tradition — it’s personal.
One year later: Isaac Cunningham’s mother retraces his final steps

3 weeks ago | wsls.com | Abbie Coleman

A year after his, his mother seeks justice and a lasting tribute. ROANOKE, VA – “Time... where does the time go? It seems like it happened yesterday,” Kierston Cole said. Twelve months without her son, Isaac Cunningham — and still, Kierston Cole finds herself walking the route home he never got to finish. “365 days of pain and agony and suffering, and the should’ve, could’ve, would’ve’s and the what-ifs,” Cole said. Now, the legal journey is inching toward a close.
Police Search for Suspects in Lynchburg 7-Eleven Robbery

3 weeks ago | wsls.com | Abbie Coleman

Published: June 1, 2025 at 8:42 AMTags: Lynchburg, Robbery, LPDSign up for our NewslettersLPD say one acted as a lookout near the entrance, while the other pulled out a handgun and demanded money from the clerk. Published: June 1, 2025 at 8:42 AMTags: Lynchburg, Robbery, LPDPolice are searching for two suspects after an early morning armed robbery at a 7-Eleven in Lynchburg.
Late-Night Fire, Altercation Reported at Danville Apartment Building

3 weeks ago | wsls.com | Abbie Coleman

Published: May 31, 2025 at 8:37 AMTags: Danville, Danville Fire Department, FireSign up for our NewslettersIt happened on Springfield Road Friday nightPublished: May 31, 2025 at 8:37 AMTags: Danville, Danville Fire Department, FireThe Danville Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire and a ‘public altercation with injuries’ at an apartment building late Friday night.
Appeals Court to Reconsider Overturned Felony Conviction in Animal Cruelty Case

4 weeks ago | wsls.com | Abbie Coleman

Published: May 30, 2025 at 6:11 PMTags: Terry Michel, Colby and Caleb, Franklin County, Attorney GeneralSign up for our NewslettersTerry Michel’s conviction was overturned in AprilPublished: May 30, 2025 at 6:11 PMTags: Terry Michel, Colby and Caleb, Franklin County, Attorney GeneralFRANKLIN COUNTY, VA – It was a ruling that shocked many — Terry Michel confessed to shooting his dogs in the head, but Virginia’s Court of Appeals said, that wasn’t necessarily a felony.
Roanoke County’s First Fire Chief Laid to Rest

4 weeks ago | wsls.com | Abbie Coleman

Thomas Fuqua passed away Saturday after a battle with cancerROANOKE, VA – A final tribute was held today for a man who spent decades answering the call for others. “We in the fire service often talk about our brothers and sisters, but what about the fire service fathers? Tommy was definitely a father of the fire service,” Roanoke City Deputy Chief Marci Stone said during the eulogy.
Roanoke Overspent More Than $5 Million, Audit Shows

1 month ago | wsls.com | Abbie Coleman

Published: May 28, 2025 at 6:17 PMTags: Roanoke City Council, BudgetSign up for our NewslettersAuditors flagged the overage as a compliance issuePublished: May 28, 2025 at 6:17 PMTags: Roanoke City Council, BudgetROANOKE, VA – More than $5 million was overspent in Roanoke last year, and it happened without official approval from the City Council. Now, a new Council is left to explain how it happened, and what comes next.
Headed to the River This Memorial Day? Safety Isn’t Optional

1 month ago | wsls.com | Abbie Coleman

42% of drowning deaths in Virginia happen in natural bodies of water BUCHANAN, VA – You’ve heard it said 1,000 times – wear your life jacket before you get out on the water. That’s because the river doesn’t care if you’re a strong swimmer. If you’re not prepared, it can sweep you away. The kayaks and tubes are ready at Twin River Outfitters along the James River — but so are the safety checks.
Community Divided on Williamson Road Pilot Project

1 month ago | wsls.com | Abbie Coleman

The six-month pilot starts in the fallROANOKE, VA – Big Changes could soon be coming to one of Roanoke’s busiest roadways. Currently, Williamson Road has two lanes going in each direction. Well, starting this fall, a pilot program is set to change that — down to one lane each way, with a center lane just for turning. The hope is it’ll slow traffic down and make things safer. But some local business owners are worried it could make things worse.