🌱 Gov. Candidates Stop In Roanoke + 13th St SE Project Begins

Roanoke VA

02 November, 2021

7:30 PM

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Hey, Roanoke! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right. First, today's weather: Times of clouds and sun. High: 53 Low: 36. Here are the top stories in Roanoke today: Virginia gubernatorial candidates Terry McAuliffe (D) and Glenn Youngkin (R) made their final campaign stops in Roanoke on Monday, just before yesterday's election. Youngkin, a self-described "political outsider," discussed his day one game plan, including tax cuts for Virginians. McAuliffe touted his previous experience as governor and promised "progressive changes" if elected. Both candidates encouraged voters to get to the polls and make their voices heard. (WSLS 10) Roanoke's 13th Street SE project is set to begin today. Drivers traveling south along 13th Street SE will be detoured using Norfolk Avenue onto 12th Street to Tazewell Avenue. The Virginia Department of Transportation says the project will improve traffic flow and connectivity between Church Avenue and Norfolk Avenue. (WDBJ7) City of Roanoke will be hosting its monthly Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board (EEAB) meeting this Thursday, Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building - Room EOC, located at 215 Church Ave. SW. (Press Release Desk) Country music star Walker Hayes, singer of "Fancy Like," is scheduled to perform in Roanoke on March 25. Tickets for Hayes' Berglund Center concert will go on sale this Friday. (WSLS 10)The ongoing hepatitis A outbreak linked to Roanoke restaurant chain Famous Anthony's has now officially claimed the lives of three adults and is responsible for at least 49 cases and 31 hospitalizations. (WTOP) Today's Roanoke Daily is brought to you by Newrez. Wondering when a cash-out refinance makes sense financially? We've got the answers. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Roanoke: Roanoke County Genealogy Club - Mt. Pleasant Branch Library - Adults (10:00 AM) School Board Work Session - Roanoke County (3:30 PM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: SEE YOU AT SHEN YUN SHOW @ Chrysler Hall, Norfolk (November 6) Silver and Brass Restoration Services: Polishing Plating Repair (November 8) AARP's Tuesday Explorers presents the Mystery of the Centreville Six (November 9) Add your event You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. 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. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Roanoke Daily? You can reach me at [email protected].