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Crews responded to fire in Southwest Roanoke
Read full article: Crews responded to fire in Southwest RoanokeROANOKE, Va. Crews responded to a structure fire in SW Roanoke on Tuesday night. The fire was in an abandoned commercial building in the 600 block of 22nd Street, tucked behind Ivy Market Shopping Center. Ivy Market is where Earth Fare, Mellow Mushroom, CoreLife Eatery and other businesses are located. Authorities told 10 News that no one was hurt in the fire. The call came in around 10:45 p.m. and the fire was out as of 11:20 p.m.
"All babies deserve clean diapers": Local charity holding diaper drive
Read full article: "All babies deserve clean diapers": Local charity holding diaper driveROANOKE, Va. - Child Health Investment Partnership (CHIP) of the Roanoke Valley is holding a diaper drive. The group needs all sizes and brands, and say that even your leftover, opened packs of diapers can make a difference for families. CHIP is an early childhood home visiting program that pairs pregnant moms, low-income children and their guardians to valuable resources. In a Facebook post, the group said, "All babies deserve clean diapers." and mentioned that in some low-income households, babies often spend the entire day in a single diaper.