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Also, don't miss Nrv Aarp/Toc Health Fair on the Roanoke Patch calendar

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Hello Roanoke! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What changed at Roanoke's City Dogs after charges were dropped?
  • What's really behind the secretive Wood Haven land deal?
  • How a Roanoke County I-81 road rage case ended in prison

Also on today's calendar: Nrv Aarp/Toc Health Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 59.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Charges dropped in Roanoke dog kennel case after property brought into compliance (wdbj7.com) — City Dogs Boarding and Playcare in Roanoke has brought its building, licensing, and animal care practices into compliance, leading prosecutors to drop misdemeanor charges against its manager. After a July inspection found overheated, unsanitary conditions for more than 70 dogs, city animal wardens and code officials oversaw major upgrades, while patrons still retain the option to pursue civil claims.
   

2. Regional Authority Approves Wood Haven Land Deal in Closed Session, Residents Demand Answers (theroanokestar.com) — Regional leaders quietly advanced a land deal at Wood Haven Technology Park in Roanoke County, fueling suspicions of a data center project and drawing sharp criticism from Roanoke-area residents. Roanoke's vice mayor and a councilman publicly opposed any data center in the Roanoke Valley, arguing residents deserve transparency and a real voice before such a major decision moves forward.
   

3. Motorcyclist gets 13 years for I-81 road rage shooting in Roanoke County (roanoke.com) — A motorcyclist who shot a pickup driver in an I-81 road rage incident in Roanoke County has been sentenced to 13 years in prison, underscoring the seriousness of highway violence near Roanoke. The case stemmed from a 2022 shooting and was resolved in court Friday, offering some closure for local drivers worried about safety on this busy corridor.
   

4. 'It's a big deal:' Former DJs react to upcoming House vote on mandating AM radio (wdbj7.com) — Roanoke radio veterans and local Congressman Morgan Griffith say an upcoming U.S. House vote to require AM radio in all new cars could be crucial for Southwest Virginia drivers who lose cell service in rural areas. They argue AM remains a vital backup for weather and emergency alerts, while automakers worry about interference in newer vehicles.
   

5. Roanoke Valley first responders remember 25th anniversary of 9/11 (roanoke.com) — Roanoke Valley communities, including Roanoke County and Salem, are marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with remembrance ceremonies honoring fallen firefighters, police officers, and civilians. Local first responders, past and present, are sharing personal stories and gathering at sites like Salem Fire Station 1, while neighboring localities such as Blacksburg and Bedford County host their own commemorations.
   

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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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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