🌱 Salem Civic Center Car Display + COVID-19 Infection Rate Rises

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and not as warm. High: 69 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories today in Roanoke:

1. A unique car display at the Salem Civic Center will be benefitting the Family Service of the Roanoke Valley. The event will be free to the public with a $25 vehicle entry fee. According to the event organizers, over 150 unique cars will be on display. The event is on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (WSLS 10)
2. Dr. Cynthia Morrow of the Roanoke City - Alleghany Health Districts reports that COVID cases in Roanoke are increasing. According to the doctor, hospitalizations have risen from three to 11 within the last week. The virus has also shown an increase in wastewater detection samples. (WDBJ)
3. Blues Traveler postponed their Roanoke concert through an announcement made on Facebook Wednesday afternoon. The band was supposed to perform tonight at Dr. Pepper Park but will need to be rescheduled due to illness. Refunds will become available once a new date is confirmed. (WSLS 10)

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Today in Roanoke:

• Coffee & Contacts May 2022: Presented By: Tech Squared At The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce (7:30 AM)
• School Board Regular Meeting At Roanoke County (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Roanoke College announced that its baseball team will be competing in the ADAC Finals this weekend. Congratulations to the Maroons! (Instagram)
• If you see a bird hit a window, take it to a professional for an assessment. The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke shares how a Scarlet Tanager was rescued in this Facebook post. (Facebook)
• Looking for a new home in the Roanoke area? Check out the newest property listings in Patch's latest real estate roundup! (Roanoke Patch)

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— 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.