🌱 New Car Prices Increase + Star City Street Performer Expo

Hey, Roanoke! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a shower. High: 52 Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories today in Roanoke:

1. A new survey shows that new car sales in the Roanoke region are almost ten percent above the sticker value. The increase above the MSRP value is attributed to the war in Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine are reportedly responsible for producing vital elements used in the manufacturing of vehicles. (WFIR News Talk Radio)
2. Roanoke College is preparing to offer its first master's program to students in over 100 years. The college will be offering a Master's of Business Administration degree. The graduate-level courses will be the first high-level courses the college has offered since the 1920s, according to officials with the college. (WDBJ)
3. Roanoke will be having its first-ever Star City Street Performer Expo this weekend. The event is being hosted by Alternative Arts Inc in Elmwood Park on Apr. 9 and 10 starting at 11:00 a.m. Admission is free but attendees are being encouraged to bring some extra cash to tip the performers. (WSLS 10)

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Today in Roanoke:

• Star City Street Performer Expo At Elmwood Park (11:00 AM)
• Save The Date - Post Adventure Saturday Concert At Explore Park (3:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Students at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke rescued an injured Canada Goose. The bird had a fishing hook in its foot and an injured wing. Click to see the photos. (Facebook)
• Tours at the Timberneck House are available every Tuesday. Click to plan your visit to Machicomoco State Park. (Instagram)
• GIVE Roanoke begins in 11 days but donations can be made early. Click to give toward local non-profits making huge impacts in our community. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. 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.