🌱 Roanoke Car Break-In Investigation + Celtic Fest On The Hill

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First, today's weather:

Pleasant and milder. High: 63 Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories in Roanoke today:

1. The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a string of car break-ins. According to the department, cars on Valley View Boulevard Northwest and Ordway Drive were robbed on Saturday night leading into Sunday morning. Anyone with information related to the robberies is being instructed to contact the department. (WDBJ)
2. The first Celtic Fest on the Hill was hosted by Roanoke Catholic School on Saturday. The free event was held after the city's St. Patrick's Day Parade and was held indoors due to the weather. The event had bagpipers, professional bands, a Craft Beer Garden, and food trucks. (WDBJ)
3. Roanoke County's redistricting proposal is currently being considered by county officials. The most notable changes are Vinton District absorbing some of Hollins District and the addition of voting precincts to various magisterial districts. According to officials with the county, the redistricting must maintain equal populations across the districts within a 5 percent deviation. (Roanoke Times)

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Today in Roanoke:

• Virtual Roanoke Job Fair Hosted By JobFairX (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Roanoke Fire-EMS Department reminds the community to check their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. They should be replaced every 10 years to ensure their reliability. (Facebook)
• Relive the fun of Roanoke's St. Patrick's Day Parade with these Facebook pictures shared by Downtown Roanoke, Inc.! (Facebook)
• It's starting to feel like spring! Temperatures will continue to climb throughout the week here in Roanoke, reaching 71 by Thursday. Get the local weather forecast on Patch. (Roanoke Patch)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— 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.