🌱Roanoke Doctor's Illegal Scripts + Coalition To Fight Addiction

Roanoke VA

21 November, 2021

8:27 AM

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Rise and shine, Roanoke! Let's get you started this Monday with everything you need to know going on around Roanoke today. First, today's weather: Windy; a shower in the a.m.. High: 49 Low: 28. Here are the top stories in Roanoke today: A former Roanoke doctor has been sentenced to three years in prison for writing prescriptions that mixed powerful painkillers into narcotic cocktails that killed at least four of her patients. 70-year-old Verna M. Lewis pleaded guilty last year to dispensing controlled substances without a legitimate medical purpose. As part of her sentence, Lewis was fined $10,000 and agreed never to practice medicine again. (8News)More than 600,000 lights will shine across Explore Park beginning tonight and running through December 30. The 3rd annual "Illuminights Winter Walk of Lights" is returning to the county and ready to welcome thousands of guests over the next six weeks. Organizers said there have been at least 40,000 visitors each year since it began in 2019. A lot of traditional holiday themes are on display, but many also celebrate the outdoor activities the Roanoke Valley has to offer. (WDBJ7)The Roanoke Valley Collective Response, a community coalition designed to fight addiction and overdoses, has received $391,000 in funding. (Free: Vishwadha; Subscription: Roanoke Times)The City of Roanoke is inviting the public to provide feedback for its Youth and Gang Violence Community Assessment. (Press Release Desk) Today's Roanoke Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Celebrate Thanksgiving With 15 Percent Off Floral Centerpieces (November 26) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update. If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — 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.