🌱 Roanoke Hidden Histories Project + Marathon Road Closures

Roanoke VA

15 April, 2022

3:10 PM

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Hey, people of Roanoke! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your Saturday copy of theRoanoke Daily. First, today's weather: A shower in the morning. High: 72 Low: 47. 🏡 Are you a local real estate agent? Let us help you generate leads, build your brand in Roanoke and stand apart from the competition. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories in Roanoke today: The Roanoke Hidden Histories Project is raising funds to complete a virtual documentary detailing African American History in the Roanoke region. The volunteer-led effort has gathered $100,000 of its stated $160,000 goal. The Harrison Museum of African American Culture at Center in the Square is helping the group raise funds to complete the documentary and to create a sculpture honoring Henrietta Lacks. (WFIR News Talk Radio)A Roanoke nonprofit called the Foundation for Rehabilitation Equipment and Endowment (FREE Foundation) is helping Roanoke's seniors find medical supplies. The nonprofit is reportedly necessary during the recent spike in aluminum prices. Click the link to learn more about the nonprofit and to donate supplies or volunteer. (WSLS 10)The City of Roanoke will be closing multiple roads to prepare for the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon. The marathon runners will be running through downtown Roanoke. Please click the link for the full list of road closures that go into effect this morning. (Roanoke Times) Today in Roanoke: 2022 Blue Ridge Marathon At Roanoke City Special Events (All Day) DRAFTWORKS: A Salon Showing At Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce (8:00 PM) From my notebook: Did you know that the fall of the homestead farm directly impacted the American Guinea Hog's population? The Mill Mountain Zoo shares a fascinating photo of one of these rare hogs. (Twitter)LAT Family Dentistry opens its doors to patients in Roanoke. Click for the full story. (Twitter)The Roanoke Fire-EMS Department recognizes Michelle Tringali and Paul Wright as Telecommunicator of the Year and Team Player of the Year. Congratulations! (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 You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early 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.