🌱McAfee's Knob Hiker Dies From Fall + Day Of Action Volunteers Needed

Good morning, everybody. It's me, Ian again. Welcome to June and to the Roanoke Daily. I'm here to tell you all the most important things happening locally. So, let's have at it.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very warm. Not too bad, especially if you can take a pool break!

High: 89 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories in Roanoke today:

1. A 23-year-old hiker, Paul Classen of The Netherlands, who fell 50 feet from the top of McAfee's Knob Sunday morning has died. About 30 crew members from Roanoke County Fire and Rescue were joined by three police officers at the scene. Three all-terrain vehicles were used in the recovery of the fallen man. “I can’t exactly speak to the cause, we weren’t there when it happened, we just found him at the bottom. When our paramedics got there, they were reporting that he had a stable airway but was in serious condition,” said Brian Clingenpeel of Roanoke County Fire and Rescue. (WDBJ)
2. Day of Action, traditionally held in June, is inviting volunteers from all over the Roanoke Valley to come and help clean up Booker T. Washington Park in Northwest Roanoke. The event is set for June 17 and will last from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Volunteers will meet for lunch afterwards. New, socially distant opportunities to keep partners, staff and volunteers healthy and safe have been created for those who are concerned, but still want to serve their community. (Roanoker)
3. Botetourt County's 4-H Program reported to the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors recently that the program has over 1,000 students participating from 11 of the county's schools. The program meets at the Fincastle Community Center and includes clubs for livestock, horses, robotics and more. "The programs offered are all related in some way to SOL requirements and are part of the Character Counts program," said Tyler Painter, the 4-H extension agent. (Botetourt Bee)

Today in Roanoke:

• Wednesday Night Disco MTN Bike Series at Mill Mountain Discovery Center (5:45 p.m.)
• Roanoke Old Time & Americana Jam at Golden Cactus Brewing (6 p.m.)
• Soul Sessions Wednesday Night Poetry Show at Verses (7 p.m.)
• In Her Own Voice, feat. Alma Ensemble with Sound Impact at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (7:30 p.m.)
• Michael & The Pentecost at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (9:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Virginia Children's Theatre is "seeking teaching artists in residence. TAs in residence will work in the local school system for three weeks at a time. Teaching artist positions are on-going throughout the school year. You must have BA in theatre/music arts." (Facebook)
• Roanoke Outside says "Holy Hades, it's gonna be a hot one out today! Before you all head to the rivers and streams to cool off, please be aware that areas downstream of the Leesville and Claytor dams could see rapidly rising water levels starting TODAY!" (Facebook)
• Roanoke City Public Schools says "Families should have received a robocall on Friday and a text on Sunday reminding them of the long weekend. If you did not receive a call and/or text this past weekend, please contact your school to make sure we have your correct info." (Facebook)
• Our Nextdoor Neighbor in The Orchards would like to know if there "Are any high school graduates looking for a job? Carey's Fresh Start Cleaning Service is currently hiring and willing to train 4 to 6 hours a day, Monday thru Friday. It's mainly independent work cleaning homes." (Nextdoor)

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There you have it. You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update!

— Ian

About me: Ian Graham is a novelist, screenwriter, and freelance contributing writer. His interests are in politics, history, and religion and the stories and characters he writes about are centered on the explosive conflicts created when the three intersect. He is a firm believer in being yourself… unless you can be Batman. Always be Batman.

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