Samuel King

Virginia

Anchor and Reporter at WSLS-TV (Roanoke, VA)

Anchor/Reporter for @wsls. Northwestern alum. Fan of MLB and NBA.

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Articles

Clerk prevents customer from being scammed in Rockbridge County

5 days ago | wsls.com | Samuel King

Samuel King, Weekend Anchor / ReporterPublished: May 9, 2025 at 6:20 PMTags: Rockbridge County, Jury Duty, Scams, Jury duty scamsROCKBRIDGE CO., Va. – A Rockbridge County woman was just moments away from losing a thousand dollars in a jury duty scam — but an alert clerk helped keep that from happening. And the sheriff tells us she’s not the only potential victim. Dollar stores are intended to save you some money, and Paula Martin is thankful she chose the right one.
New Virginia law restricts social media usage for kids

6 days ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Samuel King

Share ROANOKE, Va. – Parents in Virginia will soon have backup in their efforts to limit their children’s social media usage. A new law, signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin, will restrict children under 16 to one hour of social media per day, effective Jan. 1. Ashley Mullins, a parent of two young children, is already considering how to manage screen time. “It makes sense. I think these kids are on their phones way too much,” Mullins said. “They like to be on their tablets and watch TV.
New Virginia law restricts social media usage for kids

6 days ago | wsls.com | Samuel King

ROANOKE, Va. – Parents in Virginia will soon have backup in their efforts to limit their children’s social media usage. A new law, signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin, will restrict children under 16 to one hour of social media per day, effective Jan. 1. Ashley Mullins, a parent of two young children, is already considering how to manage screen time. “It makes sense. I think these kids are on their phones way too much,” Mullins said. “They like to be on their tablets and watch TV.
Roanoke Police’s downtown patrol unit aims to improve safety

1 week ago | wsls.com | Samuel King

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke police are continuing their investigation into a shooting downtown that left three people injured. While the incident was concerning to people downtown, Roanoke Police said crime is trending down.
RCPS, Roanoke leaders seek common ground amid funding dispute

1 week ago | wsls.com | Samuel King

ROANOKE, Va. – Leaders of the City of Roanoke and Roanoke City Public Schools met recently to discuss the path forward after acrimony over a funding dispute became public. It has to do with fund balances, or money left over after a budgeted amount is spent. RCPS has been holding on those balances to use in future years, but a new administration at the Municipal Building is seeking to end that practice.
VMI Board of Visitors appoints interim superintendent

1 week ago | wsls.com | Samuel King

Samuel King, Weekend Anchor / ReporterPublished: May 4, 2025 at 10:54 PMTags: VMI, SuperintendentSign up for our NewslettersBrig. Gen. Dallas B. Clark will take on role following departure of Major Gen. Cedric T. WinsSamuel King, Weekend Anchor / ReporterPublished: May 4, 2025 at 10:54 PMTags: VMI, SuperintendentVMI Board of Visitors appoints interim superintendentThe VMI Board of Visitors voted this weekend to appoint an interim superintendent ahead of the departure of Major Gen. Cedric T. Wins.
Appalachian Power works to catch up on tree-trimming efforts

2 weeks ago | wsls.com | Samuel King

Samuel King, Weekend Anchor / ReporterPublished: April 28, 2025 at 11:35 AMTags: appalachian power, aep, outages, safetyAppalachian Power prepares for possible outagesCrews hired by Appalachian Power have been in neighborhoods across the region trimming overgrown vegetation to prevent future power outages. “We live here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s a beautiful area. A lot of us are here because of the trees.
Pulaski County braces for economic impact of Volvo layoffs

3 weeks ago | wsls.com | Samuel King

Second round of layoffs follows job cuts earlier this yearDUBLIN, Va. – By the end of June, hundreds more employees at Volvo Trucks New River Valley plant in Dublin will be without a job. The company announced a second round of layoffs late last week. The plant is the region’s largest employer, currently employing around 3,400 individuals. This figure does not account for the indirect jobs from suppliers for Volvo.
More “Hands Off” protests take place in Roanoke

3 weeks ago | wsls.com | Samuel King |Colton Game

Samuel King, Weekend Anchor / ReporterColton Game, Digital Content ProducerPublished: April 19, 2025 at 5:48 PMTags: Roanoke, Protests, Hands Off, Protesters, Trump, Tariffs, Musk, Democracy, RepublicanDemonstrators hold up signs during a "Hands Off!" protest against President Donald Trump at the Washington Monument in Washington, Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Program to install home security cameras in Lynchburg expands to more neighborhoods

4 weeks ago | wsls.com | Samuel King

LYNCHBURG, Va. – An initiative that’s helping to install home security cameras across Lynchburg is expanding to additional neighborhoods. The Lynchburg Peacemakers, a group that seeks to end violence and conflict in the community, reports that they have installed more than 110 cameras across the city. Some of the most recent installations are near the University of Lynchburg in response to rising reports of thefts and other property crimes.