Profile for Tim Ciesco

Tim joined the WSLS team in December 2011 as a reporter.

After spending four years living in the mountains of Colorado, he's thrilled to be back in his home state of Virginia, living in the mountains here. Before coming to WSLS, he worked as reporter for KKCO 11 News in Grand Junction.

Tim is a proud graduate of the University of Virginia, where he received a BA in English and a minor in Media Studies. While he understands and can respect that he's in the heart of Hokie country, don't be surprised to see him bust out the orange and blue when UVA and VT meet on the playing field!

In his spare time Tim enjoys hiking, listening to and playing music, hanging out with friends, and exploring everything Southwest Virginia has to offer. He is a sports junkie and loves cheering his beloved Hoos and Dallas Cowboys.

He loves meeting new people, so if you see him out and about be sure to say hello. He also loves to to hear from viewers, so if you have any story ideas or comments, feel free to shoot him an email.

Recent Content

Roanoke restaurant gets graffitied for good cause

Graffiti is something businesses typically want to stay away from, but Sunday one local restaurant encouraged it

05/27/2012 5:48 PM
Beating the heat: how to stay safe in the warm weather

As temperatures begin to creep up, many look forward to spending time outside. But local doctors warn too much of a good thing can be bad for your health.

05/27/2012 5:27 PM
Explosion, fire rocks Radford foundry, cause under investigation

The Radford Fire Department is investigating an overnight explosion and fire at the Radford foundry.

05/27/2012 9:30 AM
Cheers, hugs, tears greet local soldiers returning home from Afghanistan

Valerie Trivellin says she had been counting down the days until May 22 – the day her son Hunter would return from Afghanistan. When the big moment came, things got emotional.

05/22/2012 5:55 PM
Two Alleghany County schools likely to close, public hearing set

As they stare down a $756,000 budget hole, Alleghany County school leaders say they're left with little choice but to close two elementary schools.

05/22/2012 12:53 AM
Smith Mountain Lake looks ahead to busy Memorial Day weekend

When you hear the buzz of the boats and the splashes of people at Smith Mountain Lake, you know summer is just around the corner. And as a place that’s very popular during the summer, different spots around the lake are already gearing up for its unofficial start next weekend.

05/20/2012 6:41 PM
Lynchburg Police investigating armed robbery, looking for suspect

The Lynchburg Police Department is asking for your help to find the suspect in a late night armed robbery.

05/20/2012 10:35 AM
Roanoke's local colors: more than 100 countries represented at downtown festival

Diversity was on display in Downtown Roanoke Saturday, as Elmwood Park got painted in the city's true local colors.

05/19/2012 10:46 PM
Flash floods derail Franklin County train park, club to rebuild

For decades, a miniature train park near Wirtz has been a source of pride, joy, and great memories for Joe Feazell. But as he walked through it Saturday, all he could feel was shock.

05/19/2012 10:34 PM
Red, white, and gone? Roanoke July's 4th celebration facing financial difficulties

Organizers of the "Music for Americans" 4th of July celebration, say financial troubles threaten to silence the music, unless more sponsors can be found

05/18/2012 4:18 PM
Clifton Forge amphitheater construction underway

Architecture students from Virginia Tech have been working on the project since the design phase, getting a real-word, hands-on taste of the profession

05/16/2012 5:41 PM
Movie shooting locally looking for child stars

Think your kid has what it takes to star in a movie? A film that will be shooting locally is holding an open casting call.

05/16/2012 5:20 PM
Greenbrier Classic "validated" by Tiger Woods appearance, rest of field revealed

A day after he announced Tiger Woods was coming to the Greenbrier Classic, Greenbrier Owner Jim Justice is speaking out on what his appearance at the tournament means.

05/15/2012 7:08 PM
Crime in Virginia 2011 Report

Every year Virginia State Police compile a statewide report on crime across the Commonwealth, looking at statewide and local trends. Click on the link to see how your city fairs when it comes to dealing with crime.

05/14/2012 5:58 PM
Virginia man loses 100 pounds to ride Kings Dominion roller coaster

For some people, losing weight is all about going down a waist size or trying to live a healthier lifestyle. For a Richmond man, it was all about conquering the Volcano.

05/13/2012 10:00 PM
Expert: Romney, Obama visits highlight Commonwealth's importance in election

While both of their speeches steered clear of politics, one expert says their visits certainly have political implications.

05/13/2012 9:37 PM
Hidden Valley HS transplants kindness, cash to help classmate

When one of their own went through an expensive medical procedure, students and staff at Hidden Valley High School decided they wanted to transplant their kindness and cash to help her out.

05/12/2012 8:41 PM
LU poised to top 100,000 enrollment mark, seeing huge rise in online students

Liberty University's Class of 2012 was the largest graduating class in its 41 year history. The school says the vast majority of those graduates are online students.

05/12/2012 8:32 PM
Mitt Romney speaks at Liberty, says marriage between one man, one woman

A day after First Lady Michelle Obama spoke to the graduating class at Virginia Tech, her husband's presumptive Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, took the stage at Liberty University, giving a commencement speech of his own -- urging students to let their faith guide them and speaking out directly on an issue that's dominated national headlines all week.

05/12/2012 7:50 PM
Roanoke Valley rescue crews take training to new heights at Kings Dominion

When disaster strikes, timing and strategy can mean the difference between life and death -- a fact that certainly rings true for local technical rescue workers, who are called into some of the most difficult terrains and situations to help people, including one on Wednesday that literally threw them for a loop.

05/10/2012 1:21 AM