🌱 Students Safe After Gun Found At William Fleming + Snow White

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First, today's weather:

A passing morning shower. High: 67 Low: 46.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Roanoke today:

1. Roanoke City Public Schools announced that all of its students are safe after a William Fleming High School student was found with a gun on campus yesterday. The school was placed on a "hold and secure" for nearly an hour, and an increased police presence was on the scene when students were released. No charges have been announced from the Roanoke Police Department at this time. (WSLS 10)
2. The Roanoke Ballet Theatre has announced its upcoming production of Snow White. The show is described as a "perfect introduction to ballet," even for the youngest members of the family. The performance will be held on June 11 at the Jefferson Center. (Roanoker)
3. The Roanoke County Police Department reported that a New Castle man has died in a motorcycle crash on Monday night in Roanoke County. Zachary Duncan, 22, reportedly struck a Toyota Tundra truck with his motorcycle at a high rate of speed. Authorities say the crash was not influenced by alcohol or drugs and the rider was wearing a helmet. (WDBJ7)

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Today in Roanoke:

• Anaïs Mitchell featuring Bonny Light Horseman At The Jefferson Center (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Congratulations to the Roanoke College women's basketball team on their recent victory against Randolph! (Instagram)
• A batch of baby Eastern Gray Squirrels became the first newborns at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke. Click to learn more about these fascinating and adorable creatures. (Facebook)
• The tiles for the Morningside Urban Farm are completed. Check out this Facebook post to see the tiles made by the Garden City fourth graders. (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.