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Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Brush and bulk pickup delays in Roanoke (roanoke.com) — Roanoke's Solid Waste Management team is warning residents that bulk and brush pickup is delayed because of a shortage of CDL drivers, though regular trash and recycling remain on schedule. Crews are working overtime to catch up, and residents can still set items at the curb or make up to 12 free yearly trips to the Tinker Creek Transfer Station if they need faster removal.
2. Roanoke Shoppers Pulling Back on Produce as Recall Fears Spread Beyond Affected Brands (theroanokestar.com) — Roanoke grocery shoppers are cutting back on fresh produce as widespread recall worries spill over even to stores that never carried the affected items. Local experts warn this could worsen already low vegetable consumption, especially for SNAP users and food-insecure families, while highlighting frozen, canned, and Virginia Fresh Match options to keep healthy food on the table.
3. Roanoke's Williamson Road pilot program cuts crashes by nearly 40% (wsls.com) — Roanoke's pilot redesign of Williamson Road between Pocahontas and Angell avenues has cut crashes by nearly 40%, according to city officials. The new layout reduces travel lanes, adds a center turn lane and bike lanes, and is now being evaluated as residents and businesses weigh safety gains against concerns about congestion.
4. Move Over, Honnold: Award-Winning Filmmaker Free Solos Roanoke's Iconic Star (outdoorsportswire.com) — A Roanoke filmmaker has released a playful short film documenting his permitted free-solo climb of the Mill Mountain Star, turning the city's iconic landmark into a tongue‑in‑cheek tribute to Roanoke. The two‑minute "Star Climb 101" spoofs Alex Honnold's skyscraper feats while showcasing greenways, coffee stops, jump lines, and the Star City's skyline, and is now streaming online for locals to watch.
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