Daytime Blue Ridge, 96.3 WROV and WSLS join in Nationwide Day of Peace

Daytime Blue Ridge, 96.3 WROV and WSLS join in Nationwide Day of Peace (Image 1) (Copyright by WSLS - All rights reserved)

WSLS 10 and Daytime Blue Ride are teaming up with 96.3 WROV for a National Day of Peace.

Violence is a problem in communities across the country and the world.

Unrest in Ferguson, Mo. after Michael Brown was killed by a police officers and the confirmed be-heading of American journalist James Foley by Islamic State militants are just two of the serious stories cycling online, on TV and in print.

For some, the 24-hour news cycle makes keeping sight of the good things in life difficult. It's easy to focus on the bad news. We forget that good things are happening everyday all around us. We forget that progress is better made in peaceful times.

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In an effort to tip the scales back to the positive side, the people at 96.3 WROV are hosting a Nationwide Day of Peace.

The observance of this day of peace is not intended to make a statement for or against any particular side of a story. It is mean to give us all the chance to show southwest Virginia, the rest of the country and the world that we strive for peace.

The Nationwide Day of Peace is Friday, Aug. 22. Everyone is invited to gather at noon in Roanoke's Market Square.

The Daytime Blue Ridge staff will broadcast live from noon to 1 p.m.

You are also invited to join the event on Facebook.