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Hey there, Roanoke! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How you can help Roanoke Valley kids get real beds
  • Which Roanoke doctors and lawyers just earned major new roles?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 59.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Glenvar High School volunteers build 20 beds for Roanoke Valley children (wsls.com) — Volunteers at Glenvar High School in Salem built 20 beds that will be delivered to children throughout the greater Roanoke Valley through the Sleep in Heavenly Peace Roanoke chapter. The group says it can deliver up to 15 beds every Wednesday and is seeking local volunteers, donations, and new twin bedding to keep helping families whose children currently sleep on floors or couches.
   

• Names and changes: Business recognitions and promotions for the week of September 6, 2026 (roanoke.com) — Roanoke's Carilion Clinic has promoted Dr. Jonathan Carmouche, a longtime local orthopaedic surgeon, to chair its orthopaedic department while also naming a new chief operating officer. Psychological Health Roanoke is expanding pediatric and teen mental health services with two new clinical interns, and several Roanoke attorneys earned national recognition, reflecting ongoing professional growth in the local business community.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update # Thank you all for the Prayers & the response was more then I could ever imagine.
    Dad is still in the hospital the MRI showed 2 spots were there was bleeding on the left side of his brain. Its affecting his speech & some motor… (Nextdoor Greater Raleigh Court)
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Payroll Technician in Roanoke. Apply here.
  • Managed Labor Solutions posted a job opening for Airport Rental Car Cleaner in Roanoke. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roanoke here.

🗞 Nearby News

Vinton

  • High school football roundup: DJ Tartt scores 4 TDs as Patrick Henry pulls away from Glass (roanoke.com)

Salem

  • North Central leaves no doubt who's No. 1 in Division III football; Wheaton makes case for No. 2 (dailyherald.com)

Ok Roanoke! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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