Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of October.
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Families and first responders gathered for National Night Out in Franklin County after a two-month delay.
The event—featuring free food and fire safety demonstrations—built stronger bonds between officers and residents.
A local volunteer fire department is recruiting college students to handle more emergency calls today.
Fred Echols reported the department is shifting strategies after traditional volunteer numbers fell.
LEAP’s Winter Farm Share program will offer weekly boxes of vegetables, fruit, and pantry items from local farms starting in November.
Registration is open until Oct. 26 and boxes cost $425 for 11 weeks, with an option to add eggs to support local farming.
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AI Ready Roanoke asked for proposals for an AI Center of Excellence to boost local tech — submissions are accepted until Friday night.
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