🌱 Roanoke College's New President + Hunt Avenue NW Shooting

Morning, Roanoke! Let's get this Wednesday started off right. Here's what's going on today in Roanoke.

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First, today's weather:

Rain and a t-storm; cooler. High: 64 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories today in Roanoke:

1. Frank Shushok Jr. has been named the 12th president of Roanoke College. He will be appointed by the Roanoke College Board of Trustees after Michael C. Maxey retires in July. Shushok is currently the vice president for student affairs at Virginia Tech. (The Roanoke Star)
2. The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a Monday shooting that left two people hurt. The incident occurred in the 800 block of Hunt Avenue NW. The two victims were taken to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. (WSLS 10)
3. Roanoke-based firm Brian Wishneff & Associates is attempting to turn the Professional Building, located at 1030 Quarrier Street in Charleston, West Virginia, into residential housing. The group has asked the Kanawha County Commission to freeze the property valuation for the next 10 years as part of a Pilot program. The group is reportedly prepared to invest $5.5 million into the property. (Charleston Gazette-Mail)

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Today in Roanoke:

• YMCA Hiring Fair At Kirk Family YMCA (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Roanoke City Public Schools is currently hiring. Click to join its team. (Twitter)
• Boss is staying at the Roanoke Valley SPCA while he waits for his new forever home. Click to see the adorable dog in his training vest. (Instagram)
• The Roanoke Fire-EMS Department is hosting its 6th annual charity golf tournament. Click for more information about the event that supports the Roanoke Valley Firefighters Foundation. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.