🌱 Roanoke's Russian Sister City + Driver Killed On Bent Mountain

Roanoke VA

27 February, 2022

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Hello again, Roanoke! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Roanoke Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Roanoke Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Roanoke long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here. First, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 56 Low: 32. Are you a local business owner or marketer? We can help you effortlessly run effective ads that reach customers in Roanoke. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories in Roanoke today: Governor Youngkin has called for Roanoke to end its relationship with sister city Pskov, Russia. The request was issued in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The relationship has been in place since October 1992, and Roanoke has provided Pskov with medical supplies for orphanages, hospitals, and hospice facilities. (WSLS 10)A man was killed on Roanoke County's Bent Mountain Road on Saturday. John Conley Jr. was reportedly driving his 1998 BMW 323i at a high rate of speed before colliding with a bridge abutment. Conley was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities reported that neither drugs nor alcohol appeared to be a factor in the crash. (WFIR News Talk Radio)The Olde Salem Brewing Company announced yesterday that it will be opening its second location at the old Deschutes Brewery in downtown Roanoke. Brewery staff will be working over the next few weeks to prepare its new 315 Market Street SE location. An official opening date has not yet been announced. (WDBJ 7) 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)f197 Today in Roanoke: Youth Services Citizen Board Monthly Meeting At Gainsboro Library (4:30 PM)Live Irish Music Session at Big Lick Brewing Co. (6:00 PM) From my notebook: Camp Registration at the Roanoke Valley SPCA is currently open. These unique camps provide hands-on activities at local veterinary clinics. Scholarships are being provided by the Sam & Marion Golden Helping Hand Foundation. (RVSPCA.org)Did you know that the Roanoke city manager has a blog? Click to read the latest entries posted by the city manager. (Roanokeva.org)This week will be mostly sunny with high temps in the 60s here in Roanoke! Get the full weather forecast on Patch. (Roanoke Patch) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28) 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 Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning 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.