Roanoke County standoff ends peacefully Web Staff July 16, 2013 1 minute read A lengthy standoff is over without incident after a 47 year old man holed himself up in his northeast Roanoke County home. WFIR’s Velvet Hall has more… Share: Post navigation Previous: July rains, floods send tons of debris into Smith Mountain LakeNext: Salem Fair breaks records despite wet weather Related Stories Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026 Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026