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Monday, February 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents are invited to a public meeting on Monday to discuss upcoming intersection improvements at U.S. 220 and Virginia 419 with VDOT, Roanoke County, and 419 Town Center. Cardinal News
- ➤ Roanoke County Fire and Rescue emphasizes the importance of fire prevention in winter, highlighting unattended cooking as the leading cause and offering safety tips like maintaining distance from heaters and ensuring working smoke alarms. WSLS 10
- ➤ Blind kittens named Latimer and Cranmer, after the nursery rhyme characters, are seeking a shared forever home through Kitty City Cat Cafe and Angels of Assisi. WSLS 10
- ➤ Roanoke and New River Valley are seeing an influx of younger residents despite an overall population dip due to a higher number of deaths over births. Roanoke.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ray Fowler, once a notorious cannabis cultivator in California, now serves as the Scholar in Residence at Roanoke College, teaching in Virginia's first cannabis studies program amidst growing industry demand. Cardinal News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A bill in the General Assembly aims to slow the increase in power bills for Central and Southwest Virginia residents by altering Appalachian Power's rate adjustment process. WVTF
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke College hosted 20 Special Olympics Basketball teams, emphasizing inclusion and community through Unified Sports. WSLS 10
TRAVEL NEWS
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Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Huntsville Havoc - Thirsty Thursday
The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs face off against the Huntsville Havoc, offering discounted beers in a lively sports atmosphere at the Berglund Center.
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Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs Game Fundraiser Night
The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs will host a fundraising night against the Knoxville Ice Bears, benefiting Boones Mill Elementary, with special discounted tickets available.
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Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Knoxville Ice Bears - Super Hero Night
Experience an exciting hockey match where the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs face off against the Knoxville Ice Bears, featuring special events like Super Hero Night and Scout Night.
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Paint Nite Creative Art Event
Participate in a guided painting session at Big Lick Brewing Company, featuring provided materials and art instruction along with food and beverage options.
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Micah Tyler Concert at Berglund Center
Micah Tyler will perform live at the Berglund Center in Roanoke, VA.
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13th Annual Roanoke Home & Garden Show
The 13th Annual Roanoke Home & Garden Show features a variety of exhibitors and activities focused on home improvement and gardening over a three-day weekend.
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Browse & Bid Auction - Crowning Touch Senior Moving Services
3 day in-house and online auction Feb. 13th-15th, over 1,700 lots 10a.m. - 8 p.m. (no auctioneer)
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Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Knoxville Ice Bears
This ice hockey matchup features the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs competing against the Knoxville Ice Bears on Thirsty Thursday with discounted beers available for attendees.
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The Mallett Brothers Band Live at Martin's Downtown
The Mallett Brothers Band, known for their blend of rock, Americana, and country, will perform live at Martin's Downtown in Roanoke, Virginia.
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Scherenschnitte Paper Cutting Workshop
This workshop teaches the traditional art of paper cutting, a skill brought to Virginia by German and Swiss immigrants in the 18th century.
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