🌱 Rescue Mission's Christmas Feast + 50K To Attend Illuminights

Roanoke VA

26 December, 2021

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Happy Monday, Roanoke! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today. First, today's weather: Areas of low clouds; cooler. High: 54 Low: 51. Here are the top 3 stories in Roanoke today: Endless amounts of food and dessert were on display at The Rescue Mission of RoanokeSaturday as it spread Christmas cheer. The organization's annual Christmas Feast was able to feed at least 500 people throughout the Roanoke community. The event was made possible with the help of 100 volunteers who served both in-house and to-go meals to those in need. (WDBJ7)As Explore Park's third-annual Illuminights nears its 2021 close, organizers are happy with its success. The new displays have welcomed at least 38,000 people so far this holiday season— and with the event being set up until December 30, organizers expect the total attendance to be more than 50,000. Illuminights is a fundraiser for Explore Park and Center in the Square, with money raised from the event to help each with its operations in 2022. (WDBJ7) With all the violence that has struck Roanoke in 2021, city leaders are making every effort to find ways to reduce it. However, Roanoke police reported that the community is holding back investigations, with a lack of cooperation from the public making arrests difficult. Additionally, as the community faces a yet-unsolved gun violence issue, an internal survey of Roanoke police found doubts about its leadership. (WSET) Today's Roanoke Daily is brought to you in part 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: Fashions For Evergreens 2021 - The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center (All Day) From my notebook: Looking for a new home or a fixer-upper project? Check out the latest historical properties you can own in the Roanoke area. (Roanoke Times) Lucy Addison Middle School held a canned food drive to support Feeding Southwest Virginia this holiday season. (Facebook)No white Christmas here — Roanoke recorded its warmest holiday on record. (Roanoke Times) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Ring In the New Year With 15 Percent Off Beautiful Blooms From FTD! (December 31) Add your event Loving the Roanoke Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers You're officially in the loop 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.