Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of October.
Good morning, Roanoke.
🎭 Culture
Lee Hunsaker’s Hoot and Holler, a local storytelling series started in 2016, will celebrate its tenth anniversary with a sold-out event at Grandin Theater tomorrow.
The program also airs on Radio IQ and will mark the milestone with special storytellers and a planned holiday show on Dec. 10.
📰 Economy
Roanoke City leaders say high costs forced some restaurants to close but new businesses will fill empty storefronts soon.
In the West End, Sunbeam Lofts will open while Buddy Ray’s will replace a former restaurant (work is underway in the old Tuco’s building).
🎓 Education
Nearly 100 female farmers learned new skills in animal care and equipment use at a recent three-day WISE event in Nelson County.
Organizers (Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, and Virginia State University) said more classes on artificial insemination and fence building will be offered this fall.
🏛️ Government
Del. Sam Rasoul joined Fishwick and Associates PLC as an associate attorney, the firm announced Tuesday.
He passed the bar in October (after earning his law degree) and will focus on civil rights and criminal defense alongside founder John Fishwick, a former U.S. attorney.
The Town of Vinton launched a new alert system — it will notify residents of emergencies and updates.
The system was announced on Oct. 19 and is set to enhance public safety around town.
🏥 Health
Carilion Clinic broke ground Tuesday on a 40,000 sqft freestanding emergency department and specialty-care facility in Daleville.
The new facility adjacent to its Family Medicine park will add vital health services to meet growing local demand and is expected to be completed in 2027.
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