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🌱 Rally To Support Ukraine + Hunt Avenue NW Shooting

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Good morning, Roanoke! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and cooler. High: 55 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories in Roanoke today:

  1. Roanoke residents are planning a rally to support Ukraine. The rally will take place this Saturday, March 5 at 2:00 p.m. with attendees gathering downtown near the Roanoke Library. Those participating are encouraged to bring signs expressing support for Ukraine during the Russian invasion. (WSLS 10)
  2. Nonprofit Restoration Housing will begin construction on the historic home located at 920 Stewart Avenue. The organization plans to restore the 2700 square foot home in the traditional Victorian architecture style. The home has been vacant for several years and has sustained numerous damages that have placed it in a state of severe disrepair. (The Roanoke Star)
  3. The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man with non-life-threatening gunshot injuries. The incident occurred on March 3 in the 700 block of Hunt Avenue NW. The victim was taken to a local hospital and anyone with information is directed to contact the police department. (WDBJ)

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Today in Roanoke:

  • Petsmart National Adoption Week Event At The Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection (12:00 AM)

From my notebook:

  • Congratulations to Ressa Devers for receiving a competitive three-year Army ROTC scholarship. Devers is a senior at Patrick Henry and the Roanoke Valley Governor's School. (Facebook)
  • Congratulations to Officers C. Madera, S. Mahoney, M. Garland, J. Nasatka, J. Dickinson, and Sergeant J. Call on receiving Merit Awards. These Roanoke Police Department officers received the award for their work in apprehending a robbery suspect. (Facebook)
  • The Roanoke City Public Schools is thanking everyone who made Read Across America Day a success. (Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— 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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