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What's News Today: October 9, 2018

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today.

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The Wythe County Board of Supervisors holds a public hearing tonight about the Appalachian Regional Expo Center. Ā The board wants to collect an admissions tax for tickets sold to the center. Ā The rate would be ten percent of the admission price.

The Pulaski County School Board will meets tonight to discuss the new Pulaski County Middle School. Ā The board is expected to vote on a contract for construction. Ā It will also on funding for the school. Ā Earlier this month, the Board of Supervisors approved more than $900,000 to fill the gap needed for the project.

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Officials from NASA will be at BWX Technologies in Lynchburg today. Ā They will learn about the company's progress on the Nuclear Thermal Propulsion program that could support future crewed missions to Mars.

A local restaurant is tapping in on a popular social media trending to raise money. Ā You can Floss for a Cause. Ā Jack Brown's is partnering with Parway Brewing for a dance off in downtown Roanoke. Ā Ten percent of all profits from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. will go to the American Cancer Society.

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will meet tonight to talk about renovations at Forest Middle School. Ā Renovations will expand capacity to 1,200 students and eliminate the need for mobile classrooms. Ā Renovations could cost $29 million. Ā Work is expected to take just over one year.

Virginia Western Community College holds an information session tonight about the Community College Access Program. Ā The program allows students in the Roanoke Valley to attend the community college for free for up to three years if a student qualifies. Ā Tonight's meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce holds a business expo today. Ā The event gives participants the chance to network with other local businesses. Ā The theme for this year's event is "what Stays Local, Grows Local." Ā 

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare will give a presentation about teen mental health and wellness. Ā It's partnering with Roanoke County Schools to help parents learn the signs and symptoms of mental health issues. Ā Tonight's meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at Glenvar Middle School.

One of the men, arrested for second-degree murder in Amherst County, will be in court for a pre-trial motions hearing. Ā Rodney Hamlett is accused to killing Troy Robertson in October 2016.Ā 


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