🌱 1 Charged In 2020 Shooting + Free Halloween Concert + Spooky Sprint

Hey, neighbors. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Roanoke Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 64 Low: 40.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Roanoke today:

1. A Roanoke man has been sentenced to 55 years in prison for killing the wife of a retired Henry County investigator. 38-year-old Collin Joshua Russell plead guilty Wednesday morning in the shooting death of 63-year-old Pamela Morse that occurred on May 13, 2020. 28-year-old Casey Lynn Rogers of Roanoke will also appear in court next month in connection with Morse's death. (Martinsville Bulletin)
2. The Roanoke Valley Community Band will perform a free Halloween concert on Oct. 25. This family-friendly event will feature classic spooky songs from hits such as Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, and the Nightmare Before Christmas. Stop by the Hidden Valley High School from 7:00-8:15 p.m. to enjoy the sounds of the spooky season performed live. (Roanoker)
3. Roanoke's annual Spooky Sprint will take place on Saturday, Oct. 29, at Wasena Park at 9:30 a.m. Runners can sign up for the 5K race until 8:45 a.m. on the day of the event and are encouraged to wear costumes. Proceeds from this year's Spooky Sprint will benefit the West End Center for Youth. (WSLS 10)

Today in Roanoke:

• 15th Annual A Walk In Their Shoes At The Salvation Army Of Roanoke (12:00 PM)
• Pumpkin Festival At Sinkland Farms (4:00 PM)
• The WORX Band At Sinkland Farms (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Greene Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting a Diapers and Wipes Drive Thru Giveaway this weekend! Families in need are invited to drive through the parking lot between 10:00 a.m. and noon on Saturday to receive items free of charge. (CHIP of Roanoke Valley via Facebook)
• Heads up, house hunters! Here are the latest homes to hit the market in and around Roanoke. (Roanoke Patch)
• Grab your best (furry) friend and head to Elmwood Park for Barktoberfest on Saturday! There will be plenty of outdoor vendors, music, food trucks, a dog/owner costume contest, and numerous chances to adopt your next best friend. (Downtown Roanoke, Inc. via Instagram)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.