🌱 Armed Robbery Suspect At Large + Virginia Athletes Of The Year

Hey, Roanoke. I'm here in your inbox to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

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Sunny and warmer. High: 61 Low: 35.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Roanoke today:

1. The Roanoke Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating a man accused of committing an armed robbery. Officials say the incident happened in the 1800 block of Peters Creek Road and was carried out by a man with multiple tattoos on his hand. Anyone who has information about this incident or recognizes the individual pictured at the link is asked to call Detective Haley at 540-853-5617. (WSET)
2. Two athletes from the Roanoke Valley were nominated as 2022 Athletes of the Year by the Virginia Commonwealth Games. Micah Jones, a youth track and field athlete from Roanoke, and Jacob Jackson, an adult bowler from Vinton, will go on to the National Congress of State Games later this year. Jones and Jackson are two of only four athletes to represent Virginia in those games. (WSLS 10)
3. Roanoke County officials are inviting the public to provide input on potential routes for a future corridor of the Roanoke River Greenway. Residents will have a chance to offer feedback during an open house meeting tonight at the Spring Hollow Water Treatment Plant from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Locals may also submit their thoughts via an online survey through Nov. 4. (WFIR News Talk Radio)

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Today in Roanoke:

• Intro To Furniture Painting At Black Dog Salvage (9:30 AM)
• Dogs Night Out At Mast General Store (2:00 PM)
• Pumpkin Festival At Sinkland Farms (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• ZooBoo, everyone's favorite Halloween tradition at the Virginia Zoo, is happening this weekend! Reserve your tickets online today! (The Virginia Zoo via Instagram)
• The Virginia Service and Conservation Corps is now recruiting for AmeriCorps programs within the Virginia State Parks! Click here to learn more. (Virginia State Parks via Instagram)
• There is only one month left until Illuminights opens at Explore Park! The 2022 Walk of Lights Trail will feature over 650,000 lights, new displays, and trail enhancements! Ticket sales begin Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 9:00 a.m. (Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you all 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.