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Good morning Roanoke! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Roanoke's Brothers Young land White House gig and local holiday shows
  • How Roanoke County students got a close-up look at manufacturing careers
  • How you can speak up on the massive Dominion power merger

Also on today's calendar: Heartland Marimba Quartet Concert and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 76, low: 46.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Brothers Young booked to perform at The White House (bluegrasstoday.com) — A young bluegrass duo from Roanoke, The Brothers Young, has been invited to perform Christmas music at the White House on December 13, a major honor they say will let them represent their hometown. They're also lining up a series of December bluegrass shows around the Roanoke area, so local fans can hear them close to home.
   

• 'Show the opportunity': Roanoke County high schoolers visit local manufacturing facilities (roanoke.com) — Roanoke County families may be interested that Glenvar High School students toured Medeco Security Locks in Salem for National Manufacturing Day, exploring hands-on career paths in local industry. The program, part of Roanoke County Public Schools' broader efforts, connects teens' skills with real manufacturing jobs available in our region.
   

• Public comment opportunities in Dominion-NextEra Energy deal (wdbj7.com) — Roanoke residents who get power from Dominion or NextEra-linked utilities can now submit comments on a proposed $67 billion merger that could reshape electric service across Virginia. The State Corporation Commission is accepting online comments through November 9 and will hold in-person and telephone hearings ahead of a final decision within six months.
   

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  • I'm craving a Romano style pizza - one with a dry, crunchy, crispy crust.
    I've been in Roanoke over a year now, and although I have found a lot of good pizza, I haven't found any with a crispy, cracker-like crust. Any… (Nextdoor Faircrest)
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    I recently discovered a bakery called Blue Jay's Bellies. 7327 Acorn Trl, Roanoke, VA 24019. I was craving a simple focaccia one day, however I'm… (Nextdoor Southeast Roanoke)
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Roanoke. Apply here.
  • Phenom People posted a job opening for Customer Service Part Time in Roanoke. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roanoke here.

🗞 Nearby News

Vinton

  • U.S. Army removes suspected ordnance in Vinton (wfxrtv.com)

Salem

  • How a Family Real Estate Team Builds Lifelong Relationships in Roanoke (roanoke.com)
  • Rain Doesn't Slow Alleghany, Covington Middle Runners at Salem Meet (virginianreview.com)
  • Week Without Driving challenges Roanoke residents to rethink how they get around (wsls.com)

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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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