🌱 Prescribed Burn Smoke Visible In Roanoke + Orchids In The Square

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today.

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First, today's weather:

Couple of thunderstorms. High: 71 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories today in Roanoke:

1. The band Sugar Ray will be coming to Roanoke's Elmwood Park on July 3. Tickets to the exciting performance will go on sale to the public on Apr. 29 at the Berglund Center Box Office and online. Lead Singer Mark McGrath is asking everyone to have a fun time at their concert. (WDBJ)
2. Roanoke residents will likely see visible smoke on the horizon due to a prescribed burn occurring in the Montvale area. The burn will reportedly close some trails and roads in the area, including a section of Blue Ridge Parkway. The U.S. Forest Service is asking residents to follow posted signs and obey the closures. (WFXRtv.com)
3. The Blue Ridge Orchid Society is hosting Orchids in the Square on Apr. 29 in the Atrium of the Center. The society will be showcasing about 200 different species of orchids. Admission to the event is free to the public. Guests will be able to purchase orchids from an on-site vendor. (WDBJ)

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Today in Roanoke:

• School Board Workshop At Roanoke School District (5:30 PM)
• Roanoke City Council Meeting At Budget Public Hearing (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Downtown Roanoke's True Craft Tattoo will be welcoming guest artist Tyler Posey at the shop from Apr. 27 through May 4. Consider this your signal to get a new piece of artwork. (Facebook)
• The Rescue Mission of Roanoke relies on the generosity of the community to operate. Click here to donate to the Mission. (Facebook)
• A majority of Roanoke's survey submissions agree that there is no need to speed - especially in school zones. Click here to learn how you can help keep the community's most vulnerable safe. (Twitter)

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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.