🌱 2021 Virginia Veterans Parade + Downtown Train Derailment

Roanoke VA

07 November, 2021

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Welcome back, Roanoke! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started off right. First, today's weather: Sunny and pleasant. High: 70 Low: 41. Here are the top stories in Roanoke today: After being canceled last year due to COVID-19, the Virginia Veterans Parade returned to downtown Roanoke on Saturday. Prior to the event, service members and civilians alike gathered in the City Market Building to thank veterans for their service. The hour-long parade began at Jefferson and Campbell Streets at 11 a.m. and was covered live by WSLS 10. (WSLS 10) Two cars of a Norfolk Southern train derailed late Friday night, causing minor damage to downtown Roanoke. The train was traveling on tracks between the Hotel Roanoke and the City Market Building when it briefly left the tracks but did not overturn. This is the same area where 18 rail cars derailed in June 2020. (WDBJ 7) A Roanoke man who was best-known for honoring World War II veterans passed away on Friday. French-born Bernard L. Marie dedicated the last 35 years of his life to honoring the troops who helped liberate his home country by hosting an annual dinner for hundreds of local residents. Marie received the Patriot Award in 2016 from a group of WWII veterans for his efforts. (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) Today in Roanoke: ELECTRONIC MEETING-City Planning Commission (1:30 PM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Silver and Brass Restoration Services: Polishing Plating Repair (November 8) AARP's Tuesday Explorers presents the Mystery of the Centreville Six (November 9) Celebrate A Week Of Self-Care With 15 Percent Off Flowers (November 9) Celebrate Your Favorite Veteran With Patriotic Flowers (November 11) Add your event You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update. If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow 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.