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In today's newsletter:

  • Roanoke County community honors Camden Thepsimuong’s life and lasting impact
  • What’s drawing last-minute shoppers to Explore Park’s Illuminights market?
  • Why Salem star Peyton Lewis is leaving Tennessee’s backfield

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Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 62 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 42.
  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Roanoke County teen remembered for joy and faith amid cancer battle (wset.com) — Roanoke County neighbors are mourning 17-year-old William Byrd High School student Camden Thepsimuong, remembered for his joy, faith, and kindness during a rare bone cancer battle. Family, friends, and community members recently gathered for a celebration of his life, sharing stories of his humor, resilience, and the way he encouraged others to be more confident.
   

• Local artisan market shines alongside Illuminights at explore Park (wsls.com) — Roanoke County’s Explore Park is drawing crowds not just for Illuminights’ lights, but for its bustling artisan market featuring more than 30 regional vendors. Shoppers can snag last‑minute, locally made gifts while supporting small businesses, including a Roanoke County soap maker whose products gained national customers after past events.
   

• Tennessee's Lewis to enter transfer portal (wsls.com) — Roanoke-area football fans will recognize Salem standout Peyton Lewis, who reportedly plans to leave Tennessee and enter the NCAA transfer portal when it opens January 2. The former WSLS 1st and 10 Player of the Year saw his role shrink this season, and his departure could leave the Volunteers thin at running back heading into 2026.
   

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