Hello everyone! It's another dreaded Monday, but hey -- here's a new edition of the Roanoke Daily to help get the synapses firing. Today I'm covering stories including:

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There you have it. You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you tomorrow morning!

About me: Ian Graham is a novelist, screenwriter, and freelance contributing writer. He is a firm believer in being yourself … unless you can be Batman. Always be Batman. To connect with Ian you can visit him on Facebook and Instagram. He doesn't bite. Except on full moons.

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