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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 shopper's last $5 scratcher turned into $100,000.
  • How a proposed utility merger could raise Roanoke power bills.

Also on today's calendar: Jefferson Center Presents JC Social Club Jeff Center Dance Party and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Bruce H.!

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Roanoke woman scores $100K on final scratch-off before birthday (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A Roanoke woman turned a $100 Virginia Lottery online win into a $100,000 birthday surprise after buying scratchers at the Peters Creek Road Food Lion. She hit the Double the Money game's top prize on her final ticket and plans to celebrate while using part of the windfall to pay off her home.
   

• Hashmi hears energy bill concerns during Roanoke stop (wdbj7.com) — Roanoke residents packed a room to tell Virginia's lieutenant governor how rising power bills and a proposed Dominion–NextEra merger could hit their wallets. Locals raised worries about data centers driving up costs, while Ghazala Hashmi said the massive utility deal could affect every Virginian's electric rates and guide upcoming energy legislation.
   

📣 Roanoke Shout Outs!

  • ❤️ A BIG thank you to John, Sarah, Will and of course the OG Bruce B for supporting Roanoke's growing music scene and bringing incredible live music from around the world to The Spot on Kirk. —Bruce H. Like

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello everyone, this is my little cat.
    Welcome to say hello to it! I'm a charming lady. (Nextdoor Gainsboro)
  • Found!
    Male parakeet on Kessler Mill Rd., Trail. Anybody know who his owner is? (Nextdoor Meadow Creek)
  • Berglund Ford Mazda posted a job opening for Luxury Automotive Service Advisor in Roanoke. Apply here.
  • Carillion Clinic posted a job opening for Communication Specialist I - Ambulance Dispatch - FT in Roanoke. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roanoke here.

🗞 Nearby News

Vinton

  • Local figure skaters bring Halloween classic 'Beetlejuice' to the ice in Vinton (wdbj7.com)
  • William Byrd High School choir to perform with Foreigner (wdbj7.com)
  • Vinton man gets 14 years for child pornography collection of more than 100 victims (roanoke.com)

Cave Spring

  • HCA Virginia plans freestanding emergency room in Hollins, air ambulance in Danville (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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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