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🌱 Law To Lower Used Car Tax Rates + Johnson Accused Of Battery

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Posted Mon, Mar 28, 2022 at 5:11 pm ET|Updated Mon, Mar 28, 2022 at 9:41 pm ET

Welcome back, Norfolk! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing around town today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and chilly. High: 48 Low: 39.

Here are the top three stories in Norfolk today:

Governor Youngkin signed a new law giving localities across the state the power to cut tax rates and prevent huge tax hikes caused by increases in used vehicle values. Localities across Hampton Roads have been looking for ways to provide relief to car owners impacted by the increased value of used cars. (WAVY.com)
Keyontae Johnson, a college basketball star from Norfolk, has been accused of felony sexual battery. The 22-year old University of Florida basketball player has not been formally charged. Johnson has not played for the Gators since he collapsed on the court on Dec. 12, 2020. (The Virginian-Pilot)
Norfolk Fire & Rescue brought a heavy duplex fire at 2603 and 2605 Pretty Lake under control within an hour of being dispatched. The fire broke out early Sunday morning and was upgraded to second alarm status. One firefighter sustained a minor injury. (News 3 WTKR Norfolk)

Today in Norfolk:

From my notebook:

Just 30 minutes outside of Norfolk is Kickback Jack's sports bar, one of Suffolk's hottest new spots. The restaurant chain, packed with high-definition televisions, projectors, and 90-inch screens, specializes in made-from-scratch menu items. (The Virginian-Pilot)
Hampton Roads employers are hiring, so update your resume and scroll through the latest job openings. View the company, salary, and position description, then click to learn more. (Norfolk Patch)
Temperatures will remain cool today with an afternoon high in the 40s. By mid-week, temperatures will climb into the 60s and 70s with rain possible Thursday into early Friday. (13News Now Weather)

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