🌱Roanoker Closing After 81 Years + SE Shooting No Threat To Residents

Hello, Roanoke! It's Ian, brand new host of the Roanoke Daily! I'm glad to be joining you and look forward to hearing any news and thoughts you may have. It's Tuesday, your second Monday! Let's start today off on an informed note while the coffee brews.

First, here's today's weather:

A breezy morning followed by sunshine. High: 81 Low: 56. So, not too bad at all.

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And here's a look at today's top five stories:

1. The Roanoker, an area institution for over 80 years, will soon close its owners, the Warren family, have announced. The family said they were truly disheartened to have to close the iconic Franklin Road restaurant and cited a number of reasons for the decision. The restaurant has been in continual operation since 1941. (WFIR)
2. Two men were hurt Sunday afternoon during a shooting at Jamestown Place, a Southeast Roanoke apartment complex. One man was take to the hospital and the other taken into police custody. Authorities say the men knew each other and there is no threat to the public. (WSLS 10)
3. The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center rescued a black bear cub in the Bradshaw Road are36thirty-six hours prior to being rescued. (WDBJ)
4. A Bedford County man was cited by TSA after being caught trying to carry loaded handguns onto a plane at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport Sunday. Authorities say the weapons were found when the man's carry on bags were x-rayed and that he will face stiff financial penalties. (WDBJ)
5. The Least of These Ministry (TLOT) will be host the 5th Annual Hustle for the Homeless 5K on Saturday, May 21 in Downtown Roanoke beginning at 8:15 a.m. The "Hustle," as it has become known colloquially, is to assist the ministry in continuing to offer services including showers, laundry and housing assistance. (The Roanoke Star)

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Today in Roanoke:

• Join Dr. Victor Gray, executive director of the Virginia Manufacturers Association's Manufacturing Skills Institute at the Vinton War Memorial for The State of Manufacturing, part of the 2nd Annual Virginia's Blue Ridge Series Presented By Ridge View Bank. (7:30 a.m.)
• Join representatives from Marsh & McClellan Mid-Atlantic and Cobb Technologies for a beer at Big Lick Brewing this afternoon for Cyber Security Insurance: Is Your Data Fireproof / What Your Business Needs to Know. (4:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Roanoke Valley SPCA would like to remind you that "having a variety of toys allows your dog to exhibit natural behaviors like chewing, running and even stalking. Toys can help your dog get exercise and engage multiple senses. So, go on out and have some fun with your canine companion!" (Facebook)
• The Virginia Museum of Transportation is hosting three summer camps this year. Each camp's registration deadline is extended one week prior to the start date. (Facebook)

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— 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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