🌱 Fire Injures 1, Kills Dog + Hermitage Festival Of Lights Returns

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But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 69 Low: 43.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Roanoke today:

1. One person is injured and a dog has died after a Friday morning fire in Roanoke. Fire crews responded to the blaze in the 100 block of Lee Avenue and had extinguished it by noon. One person was hospitalized due to severe injuries from the fire, and a total of four people were displaced. (WSET)
2. The Festival of Lights will return this holiday season for the third year at Hermitage Roanoke. The drive-through winter wonderland will light up nightly from 6:00-9:00 p.m. beginning Dec. 3. During the opening night festivities, Hermitage Roanoke will partner with Feeding Southwest Virginia to collect nonperishable food items from guests for the local food bank. (WSET)
3. The Roanoke Regional Chamber has announced the winner of its 2022 Small Business Inspiration Award. Chris's Coffee & Custard in Roanoke received the honor for its dedication to providing employment opportunities to young adults with special needs. The selection of this year's winner was unanimous among members of the Small Business Celebration Committee. (WSLS 10)

Today in Roanoke:

• Intro To Furniture Painting At Black Dog Salvage (9:30 AM)
• Pumpkin Festival At Sinkland Farms (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a forever friend to add to your family? Check out these adoptable cats and dogs at shelters near you. (Roanoke Patch)
• Do you love all things Halloween enough for permanent ink? Now through Oct. 31, Thieves Honor Tattoo Parlor is offering clients a simple spooky banger for $60 when they spin a wheel. (Downtown Roanoke, Inc. via Instagram)
• Still not sure which spooky costume to don this Halloween? Check out the link to discover 10 last-minute DIY costumes you'll be dying to try. (The Roanoke Times via Facebook)

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— 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.