Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of August.
Good morning, Roanoke.
🏘️ Community
Roanoke is hosting its 10th Annual Tinker Cleanup today to bring residents together to clean local parks + community spaces.
Organizers invite volunteers to support the city's ongoing beautification efforts.
🎭 Culture
Hip hop artist DaBaby confirmed his upcoming performance in Roanoke, with details on venue & schedule to be announced soon.
🎓 Education
A Roanoke Back to School event is planned to offer resources and activities for students and families in the area.
Organizers will share more details — including date and location — as community preparations continue for the new school year.
Roanoke City Schools hosted a Back-to-School Extravaganza Saturday morning at William Fleming High School, where families received school supplies & community resource information for the new academic year.
🏥 Health
94.9 Star Country raised $241,853 during its two-day Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon, the highest sum in 20 years.
The funds will help more than 40 local families receiving treatment at Carilion oncology.
🏈 Sports
Patrick Henry High School is preparing for its final season in Class 5 following VHSL realignment + the team will play upcoming home games to honor its legacy and get ready for future challenges.
The Virginia High School League is proposing major realignment changes for high school sports that may shift competition divisions and playoff groupings.
Officials will discuss details at upcoming meetings, and local schools should expect schedule adjustments soon.
🎉 Roanoke Events
Submit an event →
No new events today. You can submit one here.
🏠 Roanoke Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Roanoke Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Roanoke Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Roanoke.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.