🌱 Man Dies After Hit-And-Run + School Bus Driver Shortage

Good day, people of Roanoke! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your Friday edition of the Roanoke Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 47 Low: 28.

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Here are the top three stories in Roanoke today:

1. On early Thursday morning, Frank Campbell died from injuries sustained in a hit and run accident in Roanoke County. Police apprehended Benjamin Cross Thursday afternoon and arrested him for the incident. Police have said the suspect and the victim knew each other and their relationship will be further investigated. (WDBJ7)
2. The Roanoke City Police Department announced that because of their staffing shortage they will no longer provide an in-person response for stray or loose animals. Many police officials are out due to a surge in COVID-19 cases. In the immediate future, the police will focus on helping animals that are sick or in immediate danger. (WFIR News Talk Radio)
3. Because of the record high community transmission rates in Roanoke city, there will be transportation delays due to an increase in bus driver absences. If there is a delay with a school bus, parents will receive a robocall providing them with further details. (WFIR News Talk Radio)

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Today in Roanoke:

• The Mountain Dulcimer At Apex Piano Showroom (10:00 AM)
• 5 Dollar Shake At Twisted Track Brewpub (6:00 PM)
• Jocelyn & Chris At The Spot On Kirk (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Greenpoint Apartments are the newest addition to Downtown Roanoke! Allegheny Partners recently began leasing these apartments located at 419 Campbell Ave. (Instagram)
• With the potential for snow this weekend, if Roanoke City Public Schools, Roanoke County Public Schools, or Salem City Schools close on Tuesday, the regional Apprenticeship Showcase will be postponed until Feb. 1. (Facebook)
• The City of Roanoke is actively monitoring the winter weather that is expected to impact our Roanoke Valley region and Roanoke City. They will keep the community informed as updates develop. (Facebook)

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— 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.