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Hello Roanoke! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How close is Roanoke's main reservoir to real drought trouble?
  • What's planned for Elmwood Park's throwback Labor Day festival?
  • Roanoke family fights to keep children in their late mother's home

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very hot, with a high of 96 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very hot, temps: high: 96, low: 72.
  • Friday: Hot; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. When is it time for the Roanoke Valley to panic about the water levels at Carvins Cove? Here's what the data shows. (cardinalnews.org) — Roanoke Valley's main reservoir, Carvins Cove, is low from drought, but current data shows no need to panic yet thanks to backup sources like Spring Hollow and wells. Officials have shifted more production away from the cove, and conservation triggers are being closely monitored while residents await fall rains to see if levels rebound as in past drought years.
   

2. Remember the times festival returns to Roanoke for third year (wdbj7.com) — Roanoke residents can look forward to the 3rd Annual Remember the Times festival at Elmwood Park on Sunday, September 6, from 4 to 10 p.m. The Labor Day Weekend event promises 90s and 2000s music, DJs, food, local vendors, themed spaces, and interactive activities, with guests encouraged to dress for the era and bring friends downtown.
   

3. Family works to keep Roanoke home after former Home for Good recipient dies of breast cancer (wsls.com) — A Roanoke family is working with Habitat for Humanity and an estate executor to keep a Home for Good house in the hands of three local children after their mother, Courtney Warren, died of breast cancer. Relatives are raising funds to cover the mortgage and bills while urging Roanoke women to advocate for their own health when something feels wrong.
   

4. Four Famous Travelers Made an Unplanned Stop at Hotel Roanoke in 1918 (theroanokestar.com) — A century ago, four famous Americans—Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Harvey Firestone, and John Burroughs—made an unplanned lunch stop at Hotel Roanoke, drawing curious locals to Jefferson Street. Their 1918 visit highlighted Roanoke's hospitality, regional scenery, and water resources, leaving residents with memorable street-corner conversations and a brush with national figures.
   

5. SWVA Wildlife Center gears up for Night Owl on the Town (wdbj7.com) — A Roanoke-based TV segment is spotlighting the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center's upcoming Night Owl on the Town gala and its work caring for nearly 2,800 wild animals each year. Leaders explain how event proceeds will fund medical treatment, education programs, conservation training, and disease research, and invite residents to learn how they can support local wildlife.
   

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  • These two adorable kittens need a forever home.
    They are 5 weeks old and will be available in a week or two……….They have been adopted… thank you for everyone that reached out (Nextdoor Wildwood)
  • I have lots of good kitchen supplies free pans utensils great shape.
    There was a lady on Williamson road who needed things,sorry I'm late hope she or anyone else can use.Also Lots of Crystal (Nextdoor Cave Spring)
  • The Mennel Milling Company posted a job opening for Mill Operator in Roanoke. Apply here.
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Referral Coordinator - Central Resource Center - Carilion New River Valley Medical Center at Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Virginia in Roanoke. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roanoke here.

Ok Roanoke! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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