🌱 Pet Health Fair + Gasoline Price Continues To Drop

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny; winds subsiding. High: 54 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories in Roanoke today:

1. The Pet Health Fair is this Saturday at the Berglund Center on Williamson Road. The fair will provide pet medical care for owners with limited resources. Participants will be able to receive vaccinations, microchips, nail trims, and heartworm tests for their furry friends. The fair starts and 10:00 a.m. and runs until 2:00 p.m. (WFIR News Talk Radio)
2. A Roanoke woman died after being struck by a vehicle in Franklin County on Sunday morning. Lauren Virginia Davis, 25, was driving northbound on Route 220 when her car overturned off the side of the road after striking an embankment. Davis exited her vehicle and was then struck by a Volkswagen. The driver of the vehicle is not facing charges. (WSET)
3. Roanoke gas prices continue to fall after hitting record highs last month. Gas is currently averaging $3.85 per gallon which is 26.1 cents lower than what the region was facing last month. Prices are still $1.22 higher when compared to the average in 2021. (WDBJ)

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Today in Roanoke:

• Business & Public Affairs Speaker Series At Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Did you know that several species of rabbits are native to Virginia? Click to learn more about our state's native species with the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke. (Facebook)
• The Lynchburg Humane Society provides an update on three cats that found a home this week. Click to find your new best friend. (Instagram)
• Mikey's wish was granted by Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia at Roanoke Fire-EMS Station 7. The four-year-old boy was presented with his new best friend: a sweet puppy, who he named Cuddle Bear. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.