🌱 Old Mill Restoration + Best Communities For Music Designation

Roanoke VA

13 April, 2022

4:08 PM

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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: A morning shower. High: 73 Low: 45. 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: The historic Old Mill at Mill Mountain Zoo has a new authentic mill wheel. The historic mill was built on the mountain in 1755 after the land was granted to Mark Evans by King George II. The Zoo hopes to allow guests to visit the mill during its 70th-anniversary celebrations that start in July. (The Roanoke Star)Roanoke County Schools has earned the Best Communities for Music Designation for the 18th time. The county first earned the designation in 2002 after demonstrating outstanding achievement in providing music access and education to all students in the district. The designation is only possible since the district has some of the best performing arts teachers in the state, according to Superintendent Dr. Ken Nicely. (WDBJ)Roanoke Fire-EMS has determined the cause of a fire that occurred in the 500 block of Chestnut Avenue NW. The department has determined improperly discarded smoking materials to be the reason the blaze erupted. Crews got the fire under control within 20 minutes and the fire damage was estimated to be $10,000. (WDBJ) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part 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: In The Heights At Mill Mountain Theatre (7:30 PM) From my notebook: Roanoke Valley SPCA shares an adorable photo of Jake with his tongue out. Click to see the pets staying with the Roanoke Valley SPCA that need forever homes. (Instagram) Don't forget to grab your tickets to see Brother Osborne Live at Budweiser Summer Series. Click to purchase your tickets. (Facebook) Virginia Children's Theatre is selling tickets for its newest performance. Click to grab your tickets to see Peter Pan, Jr. (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 Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next 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.