ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — The latest on Salem High School opening its doors to the community to commemorate the life of alumnus Adam Ward, the 27-year-old cameraman for a Roanoke television station who was slain on live TV last week (all times local): 2:15 p.m. A community reception has begun at Salem High School to honor alumnus Adam Ward, the 27-year-old cameraman for a Roanoke television station who was slain on live TV last week. A white hearse was parked outside the school's main entrance Monday afternoon, while law enforcement officers directed traffic and guided visitors.