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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Roanoke just made a national list of retirement-friendly mountain towns.
  • What could the Dominion–NextEra merger mean for Roanoke power bills?

Also on today's calendar: Night Owl on the Town 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
  • Monday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 12 Affordable Mountain Towns for Retirement (cheapism.com) — Roanoke earns a spot on a national list of affordable mountain towns for retirement, praised for its Blue Ridge access, revitalized downtown, and relatively moderate home prices and rents. The piece highlights that retirees here can enjoy city conveniences, cultural attractions, and stronger healthcare infrastructure than many tiny mountain communities, making Roanoke appealing for both locals aging in place and newcomers.
   

• Dominion Energy Merger Under Scrutiny On Final Stop Of 'Listening Tour (tippinsights.com) — Roanoke will host the final stop of Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi's Energy Costs Listening Tour next week, focusing on the proposed Dominion Energy–NextEra merger that could reshape your power bills and local jobs. State leaders are pressing regulators for a slower, more transparent review, while the companies tout bill credits, job creation, and clean-energy investments as they seek approval for the massive utility deal.
   

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  • ABM Industries posted a job opening for Janitorial Cleaner in Roanoke. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Vinton

  • More Than a Manager: How William Byrd's Luke Richardson Inspires an Undefeated Football Team (wdbj7.com)
  • William Byrd High School choir wins a chance to sing with Foreigner (wfxrtv.com)

Cave Spring

  • Christiansburg volleyball outlasts Cave Spring, 3-1 (wsls.com)

Salem

  • Roanoke community joins fight against ALS this Saturday (wfxrtv.com)
  • LewisGale, HCA grants $25,000 to fight hunger in SW Virginia (wfxrtv.com)
  • AASHTO Journal - Virginia DOT Celebrates Success of I-81 Towing Program (transportation.org)

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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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