🌱 Unloaded Guns Found At School + Peacemakers Question Grant Funding

Happy Hump Day! It's me, Ian, again, host of the Roanoke Daily. Let's get caught up on what's happening in our part of the Blue Ridge.

First, here's today's weather:

Increasingly cloudy as the day goes on. High: 85 Low: 65.

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Now, here's a look at the top stories in our fair city:

1. Officials at Westside Elementary School say they found two unloaded guns on campus after receiving a report about the presence of the weapons. The school and students are cooperating with Roanoke police in their investigation and counseling for students is available. (WSLS)
2. The Berglund Center has announced that Daryl Hall, lead singer of long time pop band Hall & Oates, has been added to the Elmwood Park concert series. Hall will perform with fellow Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame musician Todd Rundgren on Aug. 5. Tickets go on sale May 20. (WDBJ)
3. Peacemakers, a Roanoke-based organization that patrols areas impacted by gun violence, is voicing concerns after receiving only a small part of the grant funding they requested. At a City Council meeting Monday night, CEO Shawn Hunter said it received only $10,000 from a $50,000 request. (WSLS)
4. "Wheel of Fortune LIVE!,” a live on stage version of the well-known TV game show will be coming to the Berglund Center on Sept. 21. In this new live show, guests can audition to go on stage where they will have the chance to spin a replica of the wheel, solve the puzzles on the tour’s puzzle-board and win prizes that include cash and trips. (Roanoker)

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Today in Roanoke:

• The Discovery Center at Mill Mountain Park will be hosting a Wednesday Night Disco Mountain Bike Race at 6 p.m.

From my notebook:

• The Opossums at Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center "marked their new turf (an exercise wheel) proudly, with the whole gang coming out to inspect their new addition." (Facebook)
• Roanoke Fire EMS are asking their neighbors to "please join us in congratulating Captain Jason Crouch on his recent retirement from Roanoke Fire-EMS!" Thank you Captain Crouch for the many years of leadership and dedication!" (Facebook)
• Roanoke College has announced that "during Alumni Weekend, the Athletic Training Clinic was dedicated in honor of Dr. Jim Buriak, associate professor of health and human performance and athletic trainer, emeritus." (Instagram)
• Roanoke City Public Schools asks "RCPS students, are you interested in finding a summer job or even longer term employment? Meet with 50-plus employers on Monday, May 23 during the RCPS Works job fair! Visit rcps.info/rcpsworks for information and to register!" (Facebook)
• Downtown Roanoke, Inc.: "Delta Dental Party in Elmwood starts this Thursday!! 🌴🎵 Be ready for beach music at 5:30pm in Elmwood Park. Plus, it's Q99 Night! Admission is $5 per person at the gate. Kids under 12 are free! Details ➡ www.downtownroanoke.org/events/..." (Facebook)
• Virginia Children's Theatre reminds you to "mark your calendars and make plans to join us for our summer concert, outside at Elmwood Park on BRAND NEW DAYS and TIMES, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 7 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m." (Facebook)

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— 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.

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