🌱 Roanoke PD 'Award Of Valor' Medals + 2 Men Injured In Shooting

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Roanoke Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Snow at times in the morning. High: 40 Low: 20.

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Here are the top three stories in Roanoke today:

1. The Roanoke Police Department has awarded three Award of Valor medals. The awards were given to a K9 unit, Officer B Smith, and Sergeant Thompson. Officer Smith was awarded his medal for his actions during a Sept. 29, 2021 incident and Sergeant Thompson was awarded his medal for his actions during a Jul. 24, 2021 incident involving K9 Loki. (WSET)
2. The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a shooting that left two men injured. The incident occurred in the 3900 block of Greenlawn Avenue NW on Friday morning. One man was treated at the scene while the other man was transported to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. (WSLS 10)
3. Charges have been dropped for a Roanoke man accused of breaking into a home and firing a weapon as he left the premises. The charges were dropped after Rahyeem Tyquan Baker could not be identified by either a witness or security footage. Baker has maintained his innocence throughout the entire process. (Roanoke Times)

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Today in Roanoke:

• Martins St Pat Day Party At Intersection of Luck and 1st (10:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The community is being advised to change their smoke alarm batteries when they change their clocks. Smoke alarms are supposed to be replaced every ten years. (Facebook)
• Affordable business space is being provided by Alt Offices. Click for the full story. (Twitter)
• The Roanoke Police Department is reminding the community to not drive after drinking this St. Patrick's Day. Let's keep Roanoke safe. (Twitter)

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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.