🌱 Rising Gas Prices + $2 Million Grant For Healthy Homes

Get on up, Roanoke! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Roanoke.

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 43 Low: 28.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Roanoke today:

1. For the Roanoke region, winter isn't over yet! This week's rainy 40's and 50's temperatures will not last long for the Roanoke region. Possible flooding of the Roanoke River is also forecasted following particularly heavy rainfall. Snow and winter precipitation have also been called for in the remaining weeks of February. (Roanoke Times)
2. Healthy Homes Roanoke has been awarded $2 million to restore older homes within Roanoke City. The funds were given by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and will be used for much-needed repairs at no cost to the homeowners. About 150 homes will utilize the new funds and Healthy Homes Roanoke will begin accepting applications in the summer. (WSLS 10)
3. The average price of gasoline in the Roanoke region has gone up 2.9 cents this last week. The survey was across 155 gas stations in Roanoke and provided an average gas price of $3.12 per gallon. When comparing the price to a year ago, it has gone up 87.9 cents. To see a list of historical gas prices going back ten years, click the link. (WDBJ7)

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Today in Roanoke:

• School Board Work Session At Roanoke County (3:30 PM)
• Apprenticeship Showcase At The Roanoke School District (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Roanoke College - Salem, VA recognized Dr. Liz Ackley, the Brian H. Thornhill Associate Professor of Health & Human Performance at Roanoke College as one of twelve recipients of the 2022 Outstanding Faculty Awards. (Instagram)
• Roanoke FireEMS Department thanked everyone who showed up and supported the Guns & Hoses Hockey Game. (Facebook)
• The Roanoke City Public Schools thanked the Frontier Museum in Staunton for their amazing outreach program, which allowed students to learn about daily American life in the 18th and 19th centuries. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update!

— 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.