Increase In Hep. A Cases + Vinton Shooting + New Restaurant

Morning, Roanoke! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 81 Low: 59.

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Here are the top stories in Roanoke and nearby communities today:

1. Hepatitis A cases connected to the Famous Anthony's outbreak have continued to rise in the Roanoke Valley. As of now, there are 35 active cases and currently, more than 20 people have been hospitalized due to the illness. Experts say cases may continue to rise in the next few weeks since the incubation period for Hepatitis A is 50 days and the spread may have started between Aug. 10 through Aug. 26. (WSLS 10)
2. An unidentified man was wounded in a shooting Monday night outside a business on Hardy Road, according to Vinton Police. The gunfire was reported just before 9:40 p.m. and appeared to occur in a parking lot of a McDonald's. The victim was inside the restaurant when first responders arrived. He was taken to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and his condition is currently unknown. (Roanoke Times)
3. Check out Huddle Up Moms, an empowering group of women making an impact in Roanoke. (WSLS 10)
4. April Greenway Hartsook, whose vehicle was hit by a train in Troutville last month, has died. (WDBJ7)
5. Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced it will open its newest location in Roanoke on Oct. 19. (The Central Virginian)

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Today in Roanoke:

• Radford Carilion visit - Northside High (10:30 AM)
• ELECTRONIC MEETING-Board of Zoning Appeals (1:00 PM)
• As the Page Turns Book Club - Roanoke Public Libraries (2:00 PM)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! See you all tomorrow for your next update. If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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.