🌱 City Gun Seizure Report + Verdi's Requiem At Opera Roanoke

Get on up, Roanoke! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 82 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories today in Roanoke:

1. Roanoke residents will have the opportunity to experience ceramics work created by well-known artists during the Women Working with Clay exhibit. The presentation is in conjunction with Hollins University's Women Working with Clay Symposium. The exhibit will be from May 6 through Jun. 16. (Roanoker)
2. The Roanoke Police Department reported that 96 illegally possessed firearms have been seized in Roanoke so far this year. The report was issued to the Roanoke City Council on Monday during its afternoon session. Roanoke's RESET program was also deployed four times last month, according to the department. RESET is a group that responds to gun violence. (WSLS 10)
3. Opera Roanoke will be honoring COVID-19 victims during its performance of Verdi's Requiem. Those suffering through war, especially the war raging in Ukraine, will be remembered as well. The performances will be hosted at the Jefferson Center from May 13 through May 15. (WDBJ)

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Today in Roanoke:

• School Board Work Session At Roanoke County (3:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Roanoke Chamber highlights one of its members, Compress and Shock Foundation. Learn more about the foundation here. (Twitter)
• The best way to prevent cooking fires is by remaining alert. The Roanoke Fire-EMS Department advises residents to not drink alcohol, take medicine, or consume drugs while cooking. (Facebook)
• The Star City Safe Cleanup team collected 32 tons of brush, trash, and bulk items this last weekend. By all accounts, it was a massive success. (Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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.