The Roanoke County School Board is expected to discuss putting Narcan or Naloxone in schools. The issue was first discussed at its March meeting where police, fire and rescue, doctors, school nurses and principals gave their thoughts. Staff recommends not putting the medication in school at this time, instead recommending getting bag valve masks after being recommended by a Fire and Rescue representative.
The trial is expected to begin today for the Roanoke man police say shot two people. Jermaine Peavy is charged with two counts of malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Investigators say that Peavy shot 21 year-old Ramel Abrams and 21 year-old Shekhera Saunderson on Chapman Avenue in September.
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ValleyStar Credit Union's annual golf tournament takes place today, benefiting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals in southwest Virginia. Money raised from the event will go toward the purchase of lifesaving equipment at Carilion Children's Hospital.
The Rockbridge Regional Library in Lexington holds a panel discussion today on fake news and the evaluation of information. Journalists and educators will take part in the discussion, offering ways to spot fake news and unsupported claims in media and advertising. The discussion starts at 6:30 p.m.
Lynchburg city staff will perform neighborhood inspections today and tomorrow, looking for vacant buildings. City code requires that building be registered when vacant, boarded or secured and are not connected to public utilities. Vacant Building Registration bills will be mailed to owners next month. The cost is $100 with payment due on July 1st.
The Ernest "Pig" Robertson Fishing Rodeo takes place at Lake Spring Park. Nursing home patients can fish at the lake today between 10 a.m. and noon and take home up to six trout they caught.
Roanoke City Council holds a public hearing tonight on the budget. The $282 million plan is $4.1 million less than last year. The plan includes the implementation of a Solid Waste fee which is expected to bring in $1.3 million.
The Roanoke Higher Education Center and Virginia Western Community College will break ground on the expansion of the culinary facility. More than 8,000 square feet will be added, including three kitchens. Virginia Western says that the school has seen rapid growth in the program since it started in 2007.