🌱 Brush Fire Visible Across Roanoke Valley + Compost Challenge

Happy Wednesday, people of Roanoke! Here's what's happening today in Roanoke.

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First, today's weather:

Mainly cloudy. High: 59 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories in Roanoke today:

1. A brush fire near Salem was visible across Roanoke Valley yesterday afternoon into the evening. Roanoke County Fire and Rescue arrived at the 2500 block of Wildwood Road, in the Fort Lewis area at 2:00 p.m. with reports of a brushfire that had spread. Officials warned people to stay away from the area as they worked to put out the fire. As of 5:00 p.m. yesterday evening, the fire was five acres in size and about 10 percent contained; units were expected to be on the scene most of the night, potentially into this morning, getting the blaze under control. (WFIR News Talk Radio)
2. The Clean Valley Council Composting Challenge will begin in April. This project's goal is to teach households and schools how to turn their food waste into garden compost.
   In return for tracking their food waste for nine weeks, the organization will give 40 participants from the Roanoke Valley area a free composting kit. Find out how to register for the project here. (The Roanoke Star)
3. Looking for something fun (and educational) to do this spring break? Check out Roanoke's Center in the Square where four different museums are offering spring break fun. Whether your kids are interested in the history of pinball machines at the Roanoke Pinball Museum or they'd rather head to the Science Museum of Western Virginia, there are great options that can stimulate the whole family in a day of learning! (WSLS 10)

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Today in Roanoke:

• Wacoal Fit For The Cure Event - Belk In Valley View (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Roanoke Review and the Roanoke College Garden Club recently hosted "Spring Reading in the Garden" where students gathered for music, food, and reading poetry and short fiction. See the photos at the link. (Instagram)
• Roanoke Valley SPCA announced three precious boy pups are in need of foster homes for at least two weeks. They do not have to be fostered together. Check out the post for details and how you can apply to be a foster parent. (Facebook)
• Mark your calendars for May 2022! The Roanoke City Market Building is getting a new restaurant called The Hatch! The restaurant will offer chicken sandwiches and southern food done right. (Instagram)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.