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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Condemned Roanoke parking garage attracts ire from neighbors

2 days ago | wsls.com | Samuel King

Samuel King, Weekend Anchor / ReporterPublished: June 4, 2025 at 5:14 PMTags: Roanoke, Economy, Real EstateROANOKE, Va. – The owner of a parking garage near the Amtrak station in downtown Roanoke is due back in court next month, as the fate of the condemned property remains unclear. It closed a year ago after the city found numerous code violations. And neighbors told 10 News the empty structure attracts the homeless and teens looking for somewhere to hang out.
Two local Job Corps centers among 90 nationwide closures announced by U.S. Labor Department

4 days ago | wsls.com | Samuel King

Samuel King, Weekend Anchor / ReporterPublished: June 3, 2025 at 11:49 AMTags: Amherst County, MarionSign up for our NewslettersSamuel King, Weekend Anchor / ReporterPublished: June 3, 2025 at 11:49 AMTags: Amherst County, Marion(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) (Patrick Semansky, Copyright 2020 The Associated Press.
Roanoke mayor proposes task force to tackle homelessness

4 days ago | wsls.com | Samuel King

Panel would report findings in 12 to 18 monthsSamuel King, Weekend Anchor / ReporterPublished: June 2, 2025 at 6:14 PMTags: Roanoke, Joe Cobb, Mayor Cobb, Homelessness, Homelessness Task ForceROANOKE, Va. – Mayor Joe Cobb presented his proposal for a task force to handle homelessness to the Roanoke City Council Monday afternoon. The “Mayor’s Hope and Home Task Force” would develop “comprehensive, actionable and measurable” solutions to the issues of homelessness in the community.
Increased spending for public schools highlights proposed Roanoke County budget

1 week ago | wsls.com | Samuel King

Samuel King, Weekend Anchor / ReporterPublished: May 27, 2025 at 12:10 PMTags: Roanoke County, Education, EconomySign up for our NewslettersSamuel King, Weekend Anchor / ReporterPublished: May 27, 2025 at 12:10 PMTags: Roanoke County, Education, EconomyThe Roanoke County Board of Supervisors is set to approve the county’s budget and the budget for Roanoke County Public Schools during its meeting Tuesday afternoon.
National D-Day Memorial observance honors sacrifice of veterans

1 week ago | wsls.com | Samuel King

Samuel King, Weekend Anchor / ReporterPublished: May 26, 2025 at 6:11 PMTags: Bedford, Memorial Day, VeteransBEDFORD, Va. – People paused across the region today to observe Memorial Day and honor the sacrifices of those who fought for our country. The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford hosted “The Cost of Freedom - A Memorial Day Observance.”Veterans from wars past stood alongside families in the mist as they listened to speakers honoring the fallen.
Help Desk: VDOT addressing neighbor concerns on Roanoke County road

2 weeks ago | wsls.com | Samuel King

Samuel King, Weekend Anchor / ReporterPublished: May 19, 2025 at 6:47 PMTags: Roanoke County, TransportationROANOKE CO., Va. – People in one Roanoke County neighborhood are concerned about the condition of a vital road in the area. Not only do people live along Timberview Road, but it also leads to an entrance to Carvins Cove Natural Reserve. A neighbor reached out to the 10 News Help Desk about the latest issue: erosion encroaching on the road after recent rains.
Danville gaining national attention as retirement destination

3 weeks ago | wsls.com | Samuel King

DANVILLE, Va. – Danville is receiving national recognition as a desirable place to retire. A recent article from Investopedia labeled the River City a “retirement gem,” highlighting factors such as cost of living and access to health care. “Well, I can only talk about living here, because I ain’t retired yet,” said Ellen Dyer Davis, who is 99 years old and approaching her 100th birthday.
Virginia lawmakers assess federal budget cuts’ impact on commonwealth during Wytheville stop

3 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Samuel King

Share Virginia lawmakers are weighing the impact of federal budget cuts and policies on the commonwealth. The House Emergency Committee on the Impacts of Federal Workforce and Funding Reductions met in Wytheville on Monday to hear from representatives of sectors that could be most impacted. A large section of the hearing was devoted to the potential impacts of cuts to Medicaid. As of May 1, CardinalCare estimates that 1,898,555 Virginians are on Medicaid.
Virginia lawmakers assess federal budget cuts’ impact on commonwealth during Wytheville stop

3 weeks ago | wsls.com | Samuel King

Virginia lawmakers are weighing the impact of federal budget cuts and policies on the commonwealth. The House Emergency Committee on the Impacts of Federal Workforce and Funding Reductions met in Wytheville on Monday to hear from representatives of sectors that could be most impacted. A large section of the hearing was devoted to the potential impacts of cuts to Medicaid. As of May 1, CardinalCare estimates that 1,898,555 Virginians are on Medicaid.
Roanoke City Council approves budget as debate over school funding continues

3 weeks ago | wsls.com | Samuel King

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City Council has approved its budget for the next fiscal year, which means dining out in the Star City will soon cost a little more. The meals tax will increase from 5.5% to 6.5% beginning July 1. This new rate is lower than the original proposal of 7%. At 6.5%, Roanoke will fall behind Christiansburg, which has a meals tax of 7.5%, and Lynchburg, which sits at 7%.

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