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First, today's weather:
Warmer with clouds and sun. High: 73 Low: 45.
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Here are the top three stories in Roanoke today:
- Delta Airlines will soon offer non-stop service between Roanoke and New York City. The flights will begin in early June with online booking now possible. Delta is joining American Airlines in providing the non-stop flight between Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport and LaGuardia. Tickets reportedly start at $278. (WFIR News Talk Radio)
- Historical renovations to the English Gardens apartments will reportedly displace 80 families. The displaced families are on month-to-month leases or leases that expire before the renovations begin. The 75-year-old apartment building has 100 units. (WSLS 10)
- The Angels of Assisi is holding a Parvo Vaccination clinic to celebrate National Puppy Day. The clinic will be on Mar. 25 at the Berglund Center in Roanoke. The free event will begin at 1:00 PM; please click the link for more information. (WDBJ)
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Today in Roanoke:
- Lift Clinic Opening At Roanoke School District (3:30 PM)
- School Board Regular Meeting At Roanoke County (6:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Roanoke Valley SPCA shares a touching adoption update on Simba. Click to read the full story accompanied by an adorable picture. (Instagram)
- The community may experience some water discoloration while the Roanoke Fire & EMS Department performs maintenance on the fire hydrant system. The water is still safe to use. (Facebook)
- Bank on Roanoke Valley's next series begins in April. Click for more information on the financial wellness series. (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.
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