🌱 Emergency Crews Warn of Flooded Roads + Cave Spring Coach Honored

Hello, everybody! It's time for the Sunday edition of the Roanoke Daily. I hope you're all having a good weekend so far. In this edition we'll take a look at updates on...

• Another shooting in Roanoke City.
• A pet adoption event at a car dealership.
• Roanoker Magazine's 40 Under 40!

Let's do it!

But first, today's weather:

Cool with periods of rain.

High: 58 Low: 50.

Here are the top stories today in Roanoke:

1. Roanoke City Police were called to the scene of another shooting Saturday, this time on the 800 block of Ferdinand Avenue near Wiley Drive bridge in Southwest Roanoke. When they arrived they found a woman with what they believed to be a non-life threatening gunshot wound and transported her to Roanoke Memorial. No suspects were located at the scene, no arrests have been made, and police are actively investigating. (WDBJ, WSLS)
2. Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department’s Emergency Services Division is advising motorists to be careful as there are several areas in the county dealing with flooding. For a list of roads to avoid see the attached links. Additionally, the remnants of Hurricane Ian (again, no relation, I swear) knocked electricity service out for nearly 20,000 customers in the western half of the state, with over 5,000 located in the Roanoke area. The National Weather Service said in a statement, "Showers will persist across the region through Sunday before the entire system exits the region Monday. A return to high pressure and drier conditions is expected Tuesday." (WFIR, Roanoke Times)
3. The rain didn't dampen the mood too much at Southern Team subaru where they hosted the Roanoke Valley SPCA for a special animal adoption event yesterday. The dealership was taken over by puppies, kittens, and dogs (the cats couldn't be bothered, but did issue a statement through their representative saying if you want them you can come get them.) In addition to finding a new pet you could also find a discount on a new car through Subaru's Pet Adoption Incentive Program, a month-long awareness campaign to help find homes for vulnerable animals. Denise Hayes, Chief Executive Officer of the Roanoke Valley SPCA, "With shelters full locally and across the country, this initiative to get shelter pets into loving homes couldn’t come at a better time." (WSET)
4. The Roanoker Magazine has announced their 4th Annual 40 Under 40 Awards that will honor young professionals working to make positive changes in the community. The deadline for nominees is October 9th and nominees must be 39 years or younger by March 1st 2023. The categories this year include Civics, Government, and Public Affairs, Financial and Insurance Services, Recreation and Outdoors, and fourteen others. (The Roanoker)
5. The Cave Spring community and Cave Spring High School are mourning the unexpected passing of teacher and football Coach Chris Askew, who died last Monday. At the Cave spring versus William Byrd football game, the community took part in a moment of silence in his honor and throughout the game someone on the sidelines held a banner saying "This Game is for Askew." The game's announcer said over the loud speakers, "The Cave Spring community has been shocked and saddened by the unexpected passing of coach Chris Askew earlier this week. Please pray for the family, his friends, and the community as they grieve during this time of great loss. We ask that you join us for a moment of silence as we remember Chris Askew." (WDBJ)

Today in Roanoke:

These events were accurate at the time of writing, but please check for possible rescheduling due to the weather before heading out.

• Vinton War Memorial Fall Craft & Vendor Show (10 a.m.)
• “The Diary of Anne Frank” presented by Mill Mountain Theatre (2 p.m.)
• First Draft: A Generative Writing Workshop and Community Potluck at Ursula’s Cafe (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Roanoke City Public Schools: "National Principals Month honors principals for their significant impact on the success and well-being of our nation’s students. Join us as we celebrate all principals throughout October." (Roanoke City Public Schools via Facebook)
• Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge: "Forecasts and predictions are calling for the Virginia's Blue Ridge region to experience peak fall color around mid-to-late October and then carrying on into early November." (Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge via Facebook)
• Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges: "Happy International Coffee Day!! ☕❤ Did you know that our office is solely run on coffee? We even have a designated 3pm coffee break daily! (but that just really means we're drinking coffee while we ignore lunch and keep working. 😜)" (Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges via Facebook)
• Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley: "On October 1st we dedicated our newest home in Buchanan. This beautiful house is now home to the McClung family. Thanks to all those who gave their support to make this home possible." (Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley via Facebook)
• Straight Street Roanoke Valley: "As we start Pastor Appreciation Month, we want to thank Ben Richardson, Student Ministry Pastor and Derek Gordon, Team Pastor, for serving at Straight Street." (Straight Street Roanoke Valley via Facebook)
• Solomon's Mission: "Thankful for all 17 health vendors who came out today and everyone who stopped by for the Health Fair Thanks to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church for the sandwich lunch and Baily James for getting her culinary class friends to make the dessert!" (Solomon's Mission via Facebook)

There you have it. You're all caught up for today! I'll see you tomorrow morning.

— Ian

About me: Ian Graham is a novelist, screenwriter, and freelance contributing writer. He is a firm believer in being yourself… unless you can be Batman. Always be Batman. To connect with Ian you can visit him on Facebook and Instagram. He doesn't bite. Usually.

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