🌱 New Roanoke Firefighters Hired + Gas Prices Down Slightly

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know today in Roanoke.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy and cool. High: 54 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories today in Roanoke:

1. Good news for Roanoke drivers: Local gas prices are 5.5 cents cheaper per gallon than they were last week. The average price of gas in the area is now $4.04 per gallon. Despite the slight decrease in price, Roanoke gas prices are $1.39 per gallon higher than this time last year. (WDBJ)
2. More than a dozen new firefighters have recently been hired by Roanoke County Fire & Rescue. The hirings will make it possible for Roanoke County Fire & Rescue to staff more trucks and have more people available to respond to emergencies. (WDBJ)
3. The Wild Ways, a new Roanoke non-profit organization, is using the outdoors to help girls gain confidence. The organization runs a program for girls ages 9-14, and challenging activities help them build self-esteem by overcoming challenges. The program incorporates hiking, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, and horseback riding. (WSLS 10)

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Today in Roanoke:

• Historic Roanoke City Market At Market Square South East (8:00 AM)
• Real Estate Investors Meeting At Logan's Roadhouse (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Community members adopted new furry family members from the Roanoke Valley SPCA. If you're interested in adopting a dog or a cat, please check out the online adoption gallery to see available animals. (Facebook)
• A new vendor is coming to the Roanoke City Market Building in May. The Hatch has a menu featuring chicken sandwiches and a variety of Southern goodies. (Facebook)
• Make sure you are prepared in the event of severe weather. Roanoke Fire-EMS Department shared valuable tips on what to put in your emergency kit. (Facebook)

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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.