🌱 Nonprofit Grant Writing Program + Hydrant Flushing

Roanoke VA

21 March, 2022

7:37 PM

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Up and at 'em, Roanoke! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on in Roanoke today. First, today's weather: Some sun, then clouds. High: 71 Low: 51. Attention, financial planners and advisors — we're now offering sponsorship opportunities for local firms interested in building their client base in Roanoke. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories today in Roanoke: Roanoke's Dustin Robert Holdren, 35, was found guilty of aggravated malicious wounding and robbery on Friday. Holdren allegedly attacked Lenora Farrington on Jun. 20, 2020 at an open house. Reports say Holdren struck Farrington 10 times with a large wrench and stole cash from her purse. Holdren will be sentenced on Sept. 16, 2022. (Franklin News Post)Roanoke College students are practicing their grant writing skills by collaborating with local nonprofits. The students identified funding opportunities for the organizations, researched, and crafted grant proposals. The collaboration was led by Dr. Kristen Rapp. (Augusta Free Press)Roanoke Fire-EMS has started flushing the fire hydrant system throughout Roanoke City. Flushing is needed to test the hydrants while clearing any build-up that has occurred over the years. The process may lead to residents experiencing a slight water discoloration temporarily. (WDBJ) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts? To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security," or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here. Today in Roanoke: Coffee & Contacts March 2022: Presented By: Tech Squared At Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce (7:30 AM) School Board Workshop At Roanoke School District (5:30 PM) From my notebook: Are you unsure of what book you should read next? The Roanoke County Library has you covered with their Library Concierge program. They will curate your content each month so you don't have to. (Roanoke County VA)The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to the Berglund Center on Jul. 21. Click for more details. (The Roanoker) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day: Understand Your Risk (March 22) 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 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.