🌱 Rainfall Totals For The Area + New Tanglewood Development

Hello and Happy Sunday everyone! Here's your Sunday edition of the Roanoke Daily. Ready?

But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the morning.

High: 48 Low: 29.

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Here are the top stories today in Roanoke:

1. Officials at Roanoke Stormwater Management have announced that Wiley Drive will be closed until further notice due to flooding. This is the second time the road has been closed this year with the first time being due to flooding from Hurricane Ian. The road runs along both sides of the Roanoke River starting near Roanoke Memorial Hospital and passing River's Edge Sports Complex before ending under the Main Street Bridge beside the Roanoke Skate Park. (WSLS)
2. The National Weather Service has confirmed that despite numerous tornado warning in and around the valley on Friday no tornados actually touched down. Total rainfall for the Roanoke Valley was between 2.51 inches and 3.16 inches according to two area rain gauges. Phil Hysell with the National Weather Service said, "With these rainfall events that are associated with remains of tropical systems, you’ll get bands of rain. These bands of rain are oriented north to south. When the band moves north over your area, you’ll see intense rainfall rates, 2 inches per hour, and then once that band lifts, the rain will cease, and then you may have an hour break, and another band moves through. (Roanoke Times)
3. The Center for Digital Government, a nationwide research and advisory institute focused on technology policy and best practices in state and local government, announced the winners of its 2022 Digital Cities Survey on Nov. 10 and the City of Roanoke placed 7th in its population category. "Constituents expect more from modern governments. Our Digital Cities survey winners have worked hard to keep the focus on the needs of the communities they serve while implementing technology to improve delivery and execution," said CDG Vice President Brian Cohen. (WFIR)
4. The retail store formerly known as Burlington Coat Factory, but now just Burlington, has opened its second location in the valley at Tanglewood Mall. The opening is part of a multi-year strategy by Roanoke County to revital the struggling shopping center with $60 million in funding for improving the surrounding roadways as well as new businesses and developments. "Tanglewood is a huge asset for the community, it’s our anchor in the 419 corridor, it’s our downtown here in Roanoke County,” said Jill Loope, Roanoke County's Economic Development Director. “Malls are going through transformation all over the country. They’re trying to find their way in communities where they serve." (WDBJ)

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Today in Roanoke:

• Ice Bumper Cars at the Berglund Center Coliseum (Noon)
• Last performance of “Peter & Wendy” at Mill Mountain Theatre (2 p.m.)
• Roanoke Symphony Orchestra presents Virtuoso Strings at the Jefferson Center (3 p.m.)
• 5PTS Open Mic Coffey Jams at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Botetourt County: "Today over 50 people attended the Sunshine Services LLC Annual Veterans Ceremony! 25 Veterans who served in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm were honored!" (Botetourt County via Facebook)
• Roanoke Valley SPCA: "These sweet kittens and their mom have been out in foster care for a while. Their foster gave them a nice loving home to grow and learn valuable life skills. Now the kittens have had their spay/neuter surgeries and are available for adoption." (Roanoke Valley SPCA via Instagram)
• Roanoke Ballet Theatre: "Meet Company member Caitlin Smith! Catch her in next week's Black Box performance as Paquita! You can also see Caitlin in The Nutcracker as Sugar Plum Fairy!" (Roanoke Ballet Theatre via Facebook)
• Virginia Children's Theatre: "AUDITIONS/CASTING CALL: We are seeking VIDEO submissions from TEEN actors of ALL ethnicities for our upcoming 2023 VCT4TEENS production of LIFT EVERY VOICE. For full submission details and character descriptions, visit our website!" (Virginia Children's Theatre via Instagram)
• Downtown Roanoke, Inc.: "Join @walkaboutoutfitterroa on Tuesday 5pm-7:30pm to make a wish list 🎅🎄 while enjoying free food and drinks. Plus, you get to take home a ✨free✨ gift. When you fill out a wish list, you're entered to win a $500 shopping spree!" (Downtown Roanoke, Inc. via Instagram)

There you go! Now you're in the loop! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Ian

About me: Ian Graham is a novelist, screenwriter, and freelance contributing writer. He is a firm believer in being yourself… unless you can be Batman. Always be Batman. To connect with Ian you can visit him on Facebook and Instagram. He doesn't bite. Except on full moons.

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