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🌱 Best Urban Kayaking Spot + RPD Traffic Stop Turned Baby Delivery

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Times of clouds and sun. High: 81 Low: 57.

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Here are the top stories in Roanoke today:

  1. A vote by USA Today has placed the Roanoke River as the best urban kayaking spot in the country. Last year, the river was given third place. The river was recognized for its Class II rapids and for its impressive length. Click the link to see what other locations made the list. (WSLS 10)
  2. A traffic stop turned into a surprise for a Roanoke Police Department officer. A Roanoke mother was going into labor and was being rushed to the hospital by her husband. Roanoke Fire-EMS was called to the incident and the baby was delivered by Paramedic Francisco. The mother and father are now proud parents of a baby girl. Congratulations! (WSET)
  3. Child Health Investment Partnership (CHIP) is working to connect mothers with baby formula during ongoing supply issues. A baby formula recall coupled with a shortage has caused baby formula difficult to find. The Roanoke nonprofit is collecting donations, delivering formula, and raising funds for the mothers that are struggling. Click to learn about how you can help. (WDBJ)

Today in Roanoke:

From my notebook:

  • The Virginia Zoo provides an update on Chonk's fitness journey. Though the skunk didn't meet his goal this weigh-in, zookeepers are optimistic he'll shed some grams soon, especially with extra support from his fellow zoo animals. (Instagram)
  • The Roanoke City Public Schools shares some photos of its farm-to-table offerings in the Round Hill Elementary School and Patrick Henry High School cafeterias. (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.

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