No Charges In Deadly Collision + Retired Sheriff Battles Cancer

Good day, neighbors! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with the latest edition of the Roanoke Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and humid. High: 78 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories in Roanoke today:

1. According to Roanoke police, no charges will be placed in the death of a motorcyclist. The crash, reported on Sept. 23 at the crossing of Fifth Street and Fairfax Avenue Northwest, occurred when a motorcycle and a vehicle collided. The collision killed 28-year-old motorcyclist Michael Trimmer of Roanoke. (Roanoke Times)
2. Nearly 50 Jeeps, cars and motorcycles made their way down Main Street in Salem to support Kevin Hicks, a retired Roanoke County Sheriff's deputy. Hicks protected Roanoke County for more than 22 years as a deputy. Now, the community is giving back by raising funds to help with medical costs as he battles stage 4 kidney cancer. (WSLS 10)
3. Evergreen Burial Park is taking a step back in time to recognize Roanoke historical figures. (WSLS 10)
4. The 'Anthem Go Outside Festival' will be taking place this weekend in downtown Roanoke. (WFIR News Talk Radio)
5. Roanoke gas prices have gone up almost six cents over the last week. (WDBJ7)

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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.