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🌱 Walmart Ban Lawsuit Dismissed + Best In Show Returns

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

First, today's weather:

Warmer with periods of sun. High: 65 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories today in Roanoke:

  1. Roanoke Valley SPCA's popular fundraiser returns to the area on Friday. The Best In Show event will feature more than 200 local artists' work representing pets. Fifty percent of the proceeds gained from the sale of the artwork will go towards the shelter. (WSLS 10)
  2. A federal appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Roanoke man alleging that he and 1,000 other people were illegally banned from a Roanoke Walmart. Jeremiah Henderson filed the suit after receiving a letter from the Roanoke Police Department instructing Henderson to not return to the store after a 2018 incident. Henderson also attempted to file a lawsuit against a Roanoke police officer but that case was also dismissed. (Roanoke Times)
  3. A Roanoke soldier who perished in the South Pacific 77 years ago during World War II has been identified. Army Air Force Pfc. Edward Hewitt Benson Jr's remains were identified by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency on Thursday. Benson's remains will be returned to Roanoke for burial. (Roanoke Times)

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Today in Roanoke:

  • Best in Show Opening Reception At The Roanoke Valley SPCA (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Looking for St. Patrick's Day plans? Downtown Roanoke has compiled a list of Irish-themed events occurring this weekend. Click to take a look. (Facebook)
  • Rescue Mission of Roanoke is looking for volunteers to help with the Manna Food Box distribution this Saturday. Click to sign up. (Facebook)
  • Congratulations to Capt. Zachary Obenchain, 1st Lt. Jacob Parry, and Lt. Nathan Wall on their promotions. (Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow for your next 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.

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