New City Program To Tackle Language Barrier + 2 Local Shootings

Roanoke VA

03 October, 2021

9:50 PM

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Morning, Roanoke! Let's get you started this Monday with everything you need to know going on today in Roanoke. First, today's weather: A couple of thunderstorms. High: 78 Low: 63. Here are the top stories in Roanoke today: Roanoke is tackling its language barrier with a new interpreter program for city services. An estimated 5,000 city residents do not speak English well enough to work, attend school, interact with the government, and other daily necessities of life. Those residents can now use the services of Roanoke-based Volatia Language Network, which can bring interpreters of 286 languages to the phone in under a minute. Officials said the program will facilitate conversation between city offices and employees and members of the public with limited English ability. (The Daily Progress) Roanoke Police have released the name of the Roanoke resident shot and killed in a Moorman Avenue convenience store Wednesday night. Basil Hubble, 31, was shot to death by Jamerius Crennell, 20. Crennell has been charged with second-degree murder. (WDBJ 7) A man was brought to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital on Friday with non-critical injuries following a shooting in the 3100 block of Melrose Avenue NW. No one has been arrested and the Roanoke Police do not believe the public is in danger, but they continue to work to determine if the victim had been specifically targeted. (WDBJ 7) The second annual Roanoke Cattle Baron's Ball, which featured a live band, dancing, food, and an auction, was held on Saturday, Oct. 2 to raise money for the American Cancer Society. (WFXR) Local nonprofit organization Blue Ridge Land Conservancy celebrated 25 years of natural preservation with a dinner celebration on top of Mill Mountain yesterday, and honored Mill Mountain Gardening Club for its efforts to maintain the foliage of the landmark. (WSLS 10) Today's Roanoke Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Feature your local business here in the newsletter for just $79 per month. Click here to learn more. You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. — 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.