Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of September.
Good morning, Roanoke.
🏘️ Community
Roaring Lions Car Show takes place Saturday, Sept.
19 at North Roanoke Baptist Church (6402 Peters Creek Rd NW) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spectators enjoy free admission while car entries pay $25 and events include judging, local food, silent auctions, and raffles to support community service projects.
💼 Business
Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy announced updated merger terms today that extend residential bill credits to four years, add 1,000 new Virginia jobs, and boost clean energy investments to protect customers; regulatory review is pending with public hearings starting Nov.
17.
🎭 Culture
WSLS 10 launched its new digital-first series The 540 on Sept.
14, hosted by Rachel Lucas. The show highlighted local businesses, creators and community ideas from Southwest and Central Virginia as it airs weekdays at 4 p.m.
Roanoke venues find it harder to book top-tier touring acts — modern hurdles include complex logistics and production needs.
Dr Pepper Park will host country artist Priscilla Block later this month.
🏛️ Government
Chatham declared a Stage 2 water emergency amid extreme drought conditions, affecting about 960 homes and businesses.
Town officials ask residents to conserve water by limiting lawn watering and car washing as reservoir levels continue to drop.
🏥 Health
Local health professionals say peripheral artery disease is hard to detect, so residents with leg pain or numbness should consult their doctor soon.
Experts note the disease's subtle signs (making early checkups crucial) to prevent complications.
A free health fair is set for Sept.
20 in Roanoke, where community members can receive health screenings + expert advice.
📰 Real Estate
Stateson Homes asked Montgomery County to rezone a historic 660-acre Elliston property so it can build up to 349 new homes behind Eastern Montgomery schools.
The rezoning request remains pending after a Sept. 9 public hearing amid concerns over traffic and school capacity.
🏈 Sports
Roanoke College football games will be broadcast on WZBJ24 this season.
After a Sept. 12 win over Greensboro College, upcoming matchups include Hampden-Sydney on Oct. 10, Averett on Oct. 24, Bridgewater on Oct. 31 and Washington and Lee on Nov. 14.
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