🌱 Roanoke Arts Pop! + Free Valley Metro Rides + Cat Saved

Up and at 'em, Roanoke! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's what's going on around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and mild. High: 72 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories today in Roanoke:

1. Roanoke Arts Pop! is coming to Taubman Museum of Art this weekend. The three-day festival will feature over 25 cultural organizations while providing pop-up performances, demos, talks, games, and activities. The event will be for all ages and starts Mar. 4. (WDBJ)
2. Roanoke Fire-EMS rescued a cat from the top of a utility pole. The incident occurred at the 2800 block of Clarendon Avenue on Tuesday. Authorities with the department reported that the cat, named Nuggie, had an injured leg which prevented the cat to descend from the pole on its own. (WSET)
3. Roanoke's Valley Metro has moved to a new location at the corner of Salem Avenue and 3rd Street. The move is being accompanied by a temporary pause on ride fees through Mar. 13. Currently, Metro Valley handles roughly 3,000 rides per day. (WSLS 10)

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Today in Roanoke:

• DMV Connect At The Raleigh Court Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Storytime At The Main Library Branch (10:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• There are open employment positions with the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke. Applicants must love animals and have a commitment to making the world a better place. Click to apply. (Facebook)
• A Northern Cardinal was released after being treated for injuries sustained from an accident involving a window. The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke shares footage of the release. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.