🌱City Of Roanoke Plastic Bag Tax + Body On Brush Mountain ID'd

Happy Thursday, Roanoke! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started.

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First, today's weather:

A couple of afternoon showers. High: 67 Low: 54.

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Here are the top stories today in Roanoke:

1. Starting in 2022, those shopping in the City of Roanoke will have to pay a plastic bag tax.
   The tax will cost shoppers five cents for every plastic bag used, mainly affecting drug stores, grocery stores, and convenience stores. The money from the tax will be used for environmental clean-up in the city and promote educational programs to reduce waste. The goal is for shoppers to bring their own bags when shopping. (WSLS 10)
2. It has been confirmed that the body of the woman found Monday on Brush Mountain Road was Kayla Nicole Sumner, 28, of Roanoke. Her parents are searching for answers in light of the suspicious circumstances surrounding her death. Police are investigating leads, and anyone with information is asked to call the Roanoke County Police Department. (WDBJ7)
3. City of Roanoke leaders held a community forum and public hearing to address gun violence in the community this past Tuesday. (WSET)
4. The Disabled American Veteran branch in Roanoke Valley is helping grieving families including filling out extensive paperwork needed to get benefits from the government. (WSET)
5. Check out the Roanoke home listings for those in need of extra living space. (Roanoke Times)

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Today in Roanoke:

• Celebrate Your Favorite Veteran With Patriotic Flowers (9:00 PM)
• Veterans' Day - Offices are Open - Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection (8:00 AM)
• School Board Regular Meeting - Roanoke County (6:00 PM)
• Plot Threads - Roanoke Public Libraries (6:30 PM)
• Holistic Chamber of Commerce - Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce (6:30 PM)

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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.