🌱 Testing Clinics At Salem Civic Center + 'Help Can't Wait' Noms

Roanoke VA

28 December, 2021

4:34 PM

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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally today. First, today's weather: Rain and drizzle in the p.m.. High: 67 Low: 55. Here are the top stories in Roanoke today: Nominations for the 17th annual "Help Can't Wait" celebration of heroes opened on Monday. The awards are designed to recognize those in our area who have saved lives or acted courageously to help another. Anyone can be nominated and the deadline for submissions is Jan. 25. (WSLS 10) The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts have begun offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing at the Salem Civic Center. The testing will be every Tuesday through January from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.The decision comes as the need for testing has risen due to the omicron variant and the holiday season in general. (WDBJ7)Roanoke Public Libraries will begin automatically renewing any materials without holds two days before their due date starting January 1, 2022. The libraries will send emails regarding what items are renewed if emails are on file. (WDBJ7) Today's Roanoke Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Roanoke: Artisan Christmas Market - Explore Park Visitor Center (4:00 PM)From my notebook: Tomorrow is the last day to submit an application for the 2022 Spring Recruit Academy for the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department. (Facebook) Starting on Jan. 3, the new hours of operation of the Valley View Mall Community Vaccination Center will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. (Facebook) Time is running out to make your 2021 tax-deductible donation to the Roanoke Valley SPCA! Visit rvspca.org/holiday to make your gift today. (Instagram) 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 Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another 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.