🌱 Utility Improvements For Glade Spring + Vet Helps Poodle Walk Again

Morning, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in Blacksburg.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Mostly cloudy, showers around. High: 65 Low: 55.
• Tuesday: Cloudy with a shower or two. High: 70 Low: 56.

Here are the top three stories in Blacksburg today:

1. Two bodies were found in Roanoke County, and investigators suspect a connection to two earlier fires in the city of Roanoke. The deceased individuals were identified as 62-year-old Lewis James Lambert Jr. and a juvenile. Both victims had been shot, with one gunshot wound appearing to be self-inflicted. No suspects are being sought, and authorities assure the community that there is no immediate danger. (WBDJ)
2. Glade Spring Town Council has approved $1.7 million for stormwater management and sewer improvements in the Glade Spring Crossing housing development. The project includes 176 housing units, including 24 affordable units backed by $2 million in pandemic relief funds. The funding aims to address flooding and erosion concerns in the area. (Subscription: The Roanoke Times)
3. Tootsie, a poodle from Roanoke, experienced a loss of mobility due to arthritis and neurological issues diagnosed as wobbler syndrome. After undergoing surgery and receiving physical therapy, Tootsie made remarkable progress in her recovery. With the support of her owner and a dedicated rehabilitation practitioner, Tootsie regained her ability to walk, sit, and stand, bringing joy and emotional fulfillment to her owner. (WFXRtv.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Blacksburg:

Monday, May 29

• Blues Monday At The Cellar (9:00 PM)

Tuesday, May 30

• Hand-In-Hand Playground: Ribbon Cutting And Grand Opening At Blacksburg Municipal Park (11:00 AM)
• Tableside Tuesday At Blacksburg Wine Lab (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• REMINDER: Trash pickup in the SE quadrant has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 31 due to Memorial Day. Please have all trash collected and at the curb by 7:00 a.m. (The Town Of Blackburg)
• Have you met or know a kid who would be interested in a free summer health leadership program? Enroll them in Teen Connections here. (YMCA at Virginia Tech via Facebook)
• Congratulations to Virginia Living Magazine's Best of Virginia 2023 winners! The municipality of Blacksburg is extremely happy that its town business's represented over 40 of the Southwest Virginia winners. (Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Montgomery County Regional Tourism via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.