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 Roanoke Valley's newest restaurant opens today. Â Chipotle Mexican Grill will open on Valley View Boulevard where Ruby Tuesday was. Â The first 50 customers will get Chipotle swag. Â
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Danville City Council will discuss using parking fines for students. Â Council could decide to give money collected from August 9th through 31st to the Danville Public Schools Education Foundation. Â That money will be used for school supplies. Â Danville schools start August 9th.
One in eight people in central Virginia is food insecure, which is above the rate for Virginia. Â The United Way of Central Virginia will provide an update today on its actions to solve hunger in the region. Â Organizers of the Lynchburg Cooks for Hunger Relief will also announce how much was raised from this year's event. Â
Radford University's Summer Bridge Program is underway. Â It's for female high school students, encouraging them to explore careers in STEM fields. Â The week-long camp features hands-on activities and college and career mentoring. Â Nearly sixty students from across the country attended last year. Â
Part of Route 616 in Alleghany County will be closed starting today for sinkhole repair. Â It's closed between Route 515 and Route 620. Â Work will start at 8 a.m. and is expected to wrap up by 5 p.m. on Thursday. Â
Moormans Road in Lynchburg will be closed today and tomorrow to all traffic. Â The closure runs from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Â Crews will be making repairs to ditches an asphalt.