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SOUND OFF: What do you think of Roanokeโs new staggered bell schedule?
Read full article: SOUND OFF: What do you think of Roanokeโs new staggered bell schedule?This year, Roanoke City Public Schools is trying something different to make sure students get to the classroom on time: a staggered bell schedule.
Can a healthy diet help your body fight COVID-19? Virginia Tech nutrition expert says yes
Read full article: Can a healthy diet help your body fight COVID-19? Virginia Tech nutrition expert says yesBLACKSBURG, Virginia โ If you want to give your body the best fighting chance against COVID-19, take a closer look at the food youโre putting on your plate. Dr. Carlin Rafie, an assistant professor of nutrition at Virginia Tech said that the food we eat and nutrition play a big role in our immune function. While the best defense against COVID-19 is mask-wearing, social distancing and washing your hands, she said eating a healthy diet will help too. โEating a healthy diet is recommended for everybody. She recommended eating foods with fiber and fermented foods like kimchi or kombucha.
Dodging storms at times while were enjoying this weekends summer heat
Read full article: Dodging storms at times while were enjoying this weekends summer heatROANOKE, Va. It appears we skipped past May and headed right into summer with all the warmth the last couple days! Well start the weekend with more of the same as many areas rise from the 60s in the morning to the 80s by the afternoon. Hourly temperature planner (WSLS)We should enjoy sunshine through the morning hours, but there will be extra clouds around and scattered showers and/or storms for the afternoon and evening. The chance for rain will be driven by a frontal boundary to the north of us and the instability from todays warmth. 5 day temperature trend (WSLS)Long-range models indicate that were likely to warm back up and also dry out in time for Memorial Day weekend.