Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.
Good morning, Roanoke.
🏘️ Community
Roanoke residents participated in a rain-soaked CROP Walk that raised nearly $15,000 to fight food insecurity — $3,000 of which will support local needs, and donations remain welcome until the end of October.
A Gospel Jubilee kicked off a fall fundraiser at Allegheny Mountain Radio, drawing local gospel groups and community supporters together.
The event will boost station programming and bring neighbors closer throughout the season.
The Least of These Ministries in Roanoke is contending with a zoning dispute over its warming buses, outdoor lockers, and porta potties.
The challenge could jeopardize its operating permits and threaten its support for residents this winter (follow-up details are pending).
🎭 Culture
Target 7 explores local entertainment by covering upcoming shows, creative venues & neighborhood events that shape Roanoke's vibrant scene.
The report invites residents to discover fresh local experiences as the city evolves.
Barbara Kingsolver releases her new novel Partita—a follow-up to her Pulitzer Prize-winning Demon Copperhead that draws on Appalachian life and local challenges.
The book is now available from Harper Books and features a curated playlist to reclaim classical music for everyday listeners.
🌲 Environment
Virginia Tech’s Smart Airspace Project is testing electric aircraft in southwest Virginia; the project will explore new airspace designs aimed at boosting eco-friendly aviation safety.
🏛️ Government
Virginia’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is seeking help to identify eight remains from Hurricane Camille in Nelson County from 1969.
Expert Lara Newell explained that challenges with long-held records and cremation may be eased by future tech — prompting those with family insights to come forward.
The anonymous HiRoanoke Instagram page that criticized city leaders was deleted after a WFIR News investigation, and officials are forming a new professionalism committee to review social media practices.
A new account has appeared to respond to concerns over the deleted page’s harsh tone on local business owners.
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