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Shootings kill 2 and wound 7 during Halloween celebrations in Orlando
Read full article: Shootings kill 2 and wound 7 during Halloween celebrations in OrlandoPolice in Florida say two people were killed and seven others wounded when a gunman opened fire during a Halloween street celebration that drew thousands of costumed revelers to downtown Orlando.
Heidi Klum and Janelle Monáe wear elaborate E.T. costumes for their Halloween parties
Read full article: Heidi Klum and Janelle Monáe wear elaborate E.T. costumes for their Halloween partiesHeidi Klum and Janelle Monáe have opted for out-of-this-world Halloween costumes this year — both choosing the stubby alien E.
Therapy dog helps kids trick-or-treat in the hospital
Read full article: Therapy dog helps kids trick-or-treat in the hospitalNot all kids get the chance to trick or treat on Halloween. For kids currently staying at UVA Health Children’s, they got a spooky surprise from a furry friend to help them celebrate.
Boo-tiful Acceptance: Celebrating Different Abilities This Halloween
Read full article: Boo-tiful Acceptance: Celebrating Different Abilities This HalloweenOne local mom highlights the need for inclusivity and patience during Halloween, especially for children with autism and other neurological differences, who experience the holiday uniquely.
Dry and warm Halloween night forecast all across southwest and central Virginia
Read full article: Dry and warm Halloween night forecast all across southwest and central VirginiaMeteorologist Jeff Haniewich reports warm and dry conditions for Halloween with increasing cloud cover. A weekend cooldown is expected as a cold front passes through.
3 police officers sentenced to prison over the Halloween crush in South Korea that killed nearly 160
Read full article: 3 police officers sentenced to prison over the Halloween crush in South Korea that killed nearly 160A South Korean court has given three police officers prison sentences over their botched handling of a 2022 Halloween crush in a Seoul nightlife district that killed nearly 160 people.
Stock market today: Wall Street rises ahead of Friday's jobs report to snap a 3-day losing streak
Read full article: Stock market today: Wall Street rises ahead of Friday's jobs report to snap a 3-day losing streakWall Street closed higher to break out of its first three-day losing streak since Halloween.
Christiansburg family devastated after pet shot and killed on Halloween
Read full article: Christiansburg family devastated after pet shot and killed on HalloweenA family in Christiansburg is heartbroken and scared after their Halloween took a turn for the worse and their family cat was shot and killed.
Children return to school and trick-or-treat as Maine community starts to heal from mass shooting
Read full article: Children return to school and trick-or-treat as Maine community starts to heal from mass shootingChildren have returned to school and are trick-or-treating in Lewiston, Maine, in the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in state history.
Biden and Jill Biden hand out books and candy while hosting thousands for rainy trick or treating
Read full article: Biden and Jill Biden hand out books and candy while hosting thousands for rainy trick or treatingBooks were about as abundant as candy at a trick-or-treating event that President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted at the White House on the eve of Halloween.
Underwater pumpkin carving? This annual event takes Halloween to new depths
Read full article: Underwater pumpkin carving? This annual event takes Halloween to new depthsParticipants — who must be certified divers — draw the design of their pumpkins on the surface, then take them anywhere from 5 to 10 feet underwater to carve them.
Less boo for your buck: For the second Halloween in a row, US candy inflation hits double digits
Read full article: Less boo for your buck: For the second Halloween in a row, US candy inflation hits double digitsFor the second year in a row, U.S. shoppers are seeing double-digit inflation in the candy aisle.
WSLS Trick-or-Treat event returns to Layman Family Farms on Oct. 26
Read full article: WSLS Trick-or-Treat event returns to Layman Family Farms on Oct. 26There will be many fun activities at WSLS 10′s Trick-or-Treat at Layman Family Farms, including an appearance from the “Rhinestone Roper,” who was on America’s Got Talent in 2011.
Leave hummingbird feeders up through end October, experts say
Read full article: Leave hummingbird feeders up through end October, experts sayAccording to the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke, while most hummingbirds are leaving the state right now, stragglers will be migrating through October.
Blue Ridge Nightmares to host Christmas event in Roanoke Dec. 17, Dec. 18
Read full article: Blue Ridge Nightmares to host Christmas event in Roanoke Dec. 17, Dec. 18You can get into the holiday spirit with Miracle on 9th Street, a Blue Ridge Christmas – a walking tour that will take you behind the scene of the Blue Ridge Nightmare set.
Australian survivor of Seoul crush blames 'mismanagement'
Read full article: Australian survivor of Seoul crush blames 'mismanagement'An Australian survivor of a crowd crush that killed more than 150 partygoers in the South Korean capital of Seoul blames the huge loss of life on officials’ failure to employ effective crowd controls despite anticipating a massive turnout for the Halloween celebrations.
S. Korea officials admit responsibility in Halloween tragedy
Read full article: S. Korea officials admit responsibility in Halloween tragedySouth Korean officials have admitted responsibility and apologized for failures in preventing and responding to a Halloween crowd surge that killed more than 150 people and left citizens shocked and angry.
Corned Beef & Co: Cursed or coincidence? The stories surrounding its ‘haunted’ painting
Read full article: Corned Beef & Co: Cursed or coincidence? The stories surrounding its ‘haunted’ paintingCorned Beef & Co. is one of the most popular spots in Downtown Roanoke, but some might not know about the spooky things that happen after dark.
You’ve ghost to be kidding me with these pics: See these 10 amazing Halloween Pin It pictures 👻 🎃
Read full article: You’ve ghost to be kidding me with these pics: See these 10 amazing Halloween Pin It pictures 👻 🎃We are loving everyone’s Halloween Pin It submissions this year! Thank you to everyone who has sent in their spooktacular photos.
Biden to welcome first responders' kids for Halloween
Read full article: Biden to welcome first responders' kids for HalloweenPresident Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, were hosting the children of local firefighters, nurses, police officers and National Guard members for trick-or-treating at the White House on Halloween Monday.
'Manmade disaster': Officials criticized over Seoul deaths
Read full article: 'Manmade disaster': Officials criticized over Seoul deathsSouth Korean officials are facing tough questions about preparations for Halloween celebrations and demands for accountability after a crowd surge at the festivities left more than 150 people dead.