Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
The Lynchburg Fire Department and other community organizations hold a free Community Health Event today. Â It will teach basic medical and life safety techniques, including CPR and emergency bleed control. Â It's tonight from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Daniels Hill Community Center.
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October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Â 15 to 20 percent of people have some form of dyslexia, which causes people to have difficulties with specific language skills, especially reading. Â Tonight, at 6:30 p.m., Roanoke's Dyslexia Connection will hold an awareness event at St. John Lutheran Church, bringing together families, educators and psychologists.
Patrick Henry Community College's Big IDEA Challenge gets underway today. Â It's a 30-day challenge where entrepreneurs will work to make business ideas a reality and have the chance to win up to $5,000 to get their idea off the ground.
Twin County Regional Hospital holds a blood drive today. Â It runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the hospital in Galax. Â To donate, you must be at least 16 years old, weight at least 110 pounds and in good health.
The Valleys Innovation Council will release its regional job growth survey today. Â It says the numbers are "fairly significant." Â The council's mission is to grow and strengthen the region's innovation economy.
The trial begins today for the man accused of shooting another man. Â David Moss is charged with first-degree murder in the death of David Moss. Â Last November, police say they found Benjamin Hairston dead inside his home. Â The arrest warrant shows a witness will testify, claiming Moss told them the homicide was a "hit," because he was owed money and drugs.
The man, accused of escaping from jail in Roanoke County will enter a plea today. Â The sheriff says the inmate walked off a work detail in July. Â The 35-year-old was service three years for felony robbery. Â
The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing tonight about a freestanding emergency room in Bonsack. Â Lewis Gale wants to build the facility on West Ruritan Road. Â The planning commission signed off on the proposal earlier this month. Â Neighbors complained, sighting increased traffic and activity. Â Lewis Gale says it's the best place for the facility because its on the proper side of the road for people coming in from Botetourt and Bedford Counties. Â
Students from Martinsville and Henry County will take part in an interactive teen driving event at the speedway today. Â Students will take part in distracted driving simulations, a seatbelt convincer, impaired golf cart court and car safety check station. Â According to the Virginia DMV, there were more than 18,000 crashes last year involving teen drivers.
Total Action for Progress will hold a suit giveaway today. Â Suits will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis. Â The program, co-sponsored by Men's Warehouse helps people dress successfully for job interviews. Â The giveaway takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TAP's downtown Roanoke headquarters.
Paving in downtown Lynchburg could impact your commute today and tomorrow. Â Work will take place on 13th Street between Kemper and Fillmore Streets. Â Traffic will be down to one lane.