🌱 Hepatitis A Death + Jefferson Surgical Clinic Cyber Attack

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Roanoke Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and not as cold. High: 37 Low: 26.

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Here are the top two stories today in Roanoke:

1. A Roanoke man has died after a bout with Hepatitis A. The man died on Christmas Day and his case was traced to an outbreak of hepatitis A that started at Famous Anthony's in Roanoke. This is the fourth death from that outbreak. (WDBJ7)
2. Jefferson Surgical Clinic in Roanoke was targeted by a cybersecurity attack that has impacted more than 170,000 people. An external system was breached where hackers acquired names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and other medical information from patients. After this attack was discovered, the hospital contacted the FBI, who then launched an investigation. (WFXR)

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Today in Roanoke:

• Mom & Child Paint Party At One Love Coffee House (11:00 AM)
• Mason Creek Live At Big Lick Brewing Co. (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Every donation to the Lynchburg Humane Society makes a huge difference! Did you know about our Community Help program? Through this program, we help give back to the community when they are in need. (Facebook)
• Tune in to Blue Ridge PBS this coming Monday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. as Superintendent White joins host Tom Landon to discuss RCPS' Equity in Action plan, which provides a roadmap for equitable access to Career and Technical Education. (Facebook)
• Roanoke's tastiest week returns January 21st - 30th in Downtown Roanoke! This is your chance to experience Downtown's extensive mix of lunch and dinner options. Try out many different restaurants that fit your price. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.