🌱 Roanoke Mayor Speaks On Gun Violence + G.I.R.L. Construction Event

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Here are the top three stories in Roanoke today:

1. Roanoke Mayor Sherman discussed gun violence and Operation Bold Blue Line on Thursday, Oct. 20. Roanoke will partner with the governor and the attorney general to reduce gun violence by funding police departments. Casey Lewis, a communications specialist in Roanoke's city manager's office, said about 17 percent of the city's police department positions are vacant, and there is an 8 percent vacancy rate in the Roanoke City Sheriff's Office. (The Roanoke Times)
2. On Saturday, Oct. 22, the Branch Group, a construction company, hosted the inaugural Girls In Real Life (G.I.R.L.) construction event in Roanoke. The event gathered dozens of young girls ages five to 18 for a hands-on construction experience and to learn about opportunities in the construction field. (WFXR-TV)
3. The Roanoke Police Department hosted a "Retiree Luncheon" on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Roanoke Police Academy. Retired officers and citizens gathered for food and camaraderie. The department said there was more than 2,100 years of service in one room. (ABC 13 News)

Today in Roanoke:

• Historic Roanoke City Market At Market Square South East (8:00 AM)
• Stronger Together: Labor And Employment Law Seminar At Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center (9:00 AM)
• Dr. Pepper Day At Market Square (12:00 PM)
• Hillbilly Casino At Fork in the Market (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A beautiful yellow-painted three-bedroom is for sale on Avon Road in Roanoke! Check out Patch’s latest real estate roundup to see more newly-listed homes in the Roanoke area. (Roanoke Patch)
• As of Friday, Oct. 21, the health department reported 54 more positive COVID-19 cases in Roanoke City, bringing the total to 26,227. View the link for more information. (06 News)
• Save the date for Roanoke Remembers: Sunday, Nov. 20, at 3:00 p.m. at the Patrick Henry High School auditorium. (City of Roanoke, Virginia - Government via Facebook)

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