🌱 National Radon Action Month + Winter Reading Program

Roanoke VA

30 January, 2022

5:28 PM

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Hello, neighbors! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with the latest edition of the Roanoke Daily. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 44 Low: 26. Here are the top 3 stories today in Roanoke: The Virginia Department of Health raises awareness of possible radon in Roanoke homes. January is National Radon Action Month and the Department of Health is urging Roanoke homeowners to test for the harmful gas. Radon can increase your risk of lung cancer. (WDBJ7)Authorities have reported that there are currently no injuries related to the fire at the Hampton Inn. Roanoke Fire-EMS Department reported to a laundry fire at a downtown Hampton Inn located on Church Avenue over the weekend. Reportedly, eighty rooms were evacuated while the relatively mild fire was extinguished. (WSLS 10)Roanoke County Government kicks off their Winter Reading Program. Starting today, children under five years of age can pick up their reading log for their Winter Reading Challenge from their favorite library branch. Children who complete the reading challenge by Mar. 19, 2022 can return their log at any Roanoke County Public Library and receive a prize. (Press Release Desk ) From our sponsor: 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: Take & Create Craft Kits for Kids At The Hollins Branch Library (All Day) Take & Create Craft Kits for Kids At The South County Branch Library (All Day) Take & Create Craft Kits for Kids At The Roanoke Public Libraries (All Day) Take & Create Craft Kits for Kids At The Mt. Pleasant Branch Library (All Day) From my notebook: The City of Roanoke shared a photo of the cold temperatures at the Roanoke Star. (Facebook) Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke celebrates an owl passing mouse school and her return to nature. (Facebook) The Roanoke Police Department celebrated its win over the Fire Department during the 18th Annual Guns and Hoses hockey game. (Facebook) 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 Monday! I'll see you soon. — 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.