🌱 City Council Resolution Supports Ukraine + Gas Price Update

Get on up, Roanoke! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Cooler with some brightening. High: 59 Low: 40.

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Here are the top three stories today in Roanoke:

1. The Roanoke City Council has decided to pass a resolution supporting Ukraine during the unprovoked Russian invasion. The resolution also expressed the council's continued support for the sister city program. The vote comes after Governor Youngkin asked the city to end its relationship with Pskov, Russia. (WFIR News Talk Radio)
2. Are you looking for a job or thinking about changing your career? Patch and ZipRecruiter have compiled an extensive list of Roanoke area employers who are looking to fill full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions. Click the link to see the link and to find your next employment adventure. (Roanoke Patch)
3. Roanoke residents have seen gas prices rise by 54.1 cents during the last week. Gas prices are currently averaging $3.90 per gallon, according to data provided by GasBuddy's survey of the 155 stations within Roanoke. GasBuddy has the most expensive gas station in Roanoke selling gas for $4.29 per gallon with the cheapest selling gas for $3.49. (WDBJ)

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Today in Roanoke:

• School Board Meeting At The Roanoke School District (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Roanoke Valley SPCA is looking to find Poppy a new home. Poppy is not getting along well with the other dog in her current home but Poppy is a loving dog who just needs a second chance. Click to see if this beautiful senior dog would be a good fit for your family. (Facebook)
• The Roanoke FireEMS Department recognizes Capt. Mac Craft's work in reviewing nearly one thousand travel plan advisories for city employees. His efforts ensured city employees followed best practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Facebook)
• Join a hike to the Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory on Mar. 12. Click for more details. (Facebook)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.