🌱 Grocery Market Seeks Support + Downtown Confrontation

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Roanoke today.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 50 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories in Roanoke today:

1. The recent severe winter weather caused the roof of the Roanoke Grocery Market to cave in. The market is now temporarily closed as contractors inspect the damage. Owner Hisham Alammuri started a GoFundMe page and is asking for community support, in the event that insurance cannot cover all the expenses. (WSLS 10)
2. Two people were taken to the hospital after a physical altercation in downtown Roanoke. Two unidentified people got into a confrontation at the intersection of Williamson Road SE and Franklin Road SE, where one of them pulled out a cutting instrument. They sustained non-critical injuries and no one has been arrested in the incident. (WDBJ7)
3. The city of Roanoke's monthly Parks and Recreation board meetings have been canceled for Jan. The cancellations are due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, and the meetings will be scheduled for February. (Press Release Desk )

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Today in Roanoke:

• 2022 Hollins-Mill Mountain Virtual Winter Festival of New Works (All Day)
• Architectural Review Board At Roanoke City Council (5:00 PM)
• Holistic Chamber of Commerce At Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Ever wonder how wildlife survives winter at Virginia State Parks? Hibernation is only part of the story. Our park volunteer Monica Hoel shares more of their survival tactics in our latest blog, link in bio to read. (Instagram)
• Are you looking for more than just a job? At the Lynchburg Police Department, you will find a career that offers a family atmosphere, exciting opportunities for development, and cutting-edge training. (Facebook)
• Another free COVID-19 testing clinic this week is taking place on Thursday, Jan. 13, at 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Ridge Event Center (formerly Phase 2) 4009 Murray Place, Lynchburg Free drive-through event, PCR testing, results expected within 72 hours. (Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.