🌱 Star City Safe Cleanup Project + Personal Property Tax Meeting

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 68 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories in Roanoke today:

1. Roanoke City will be cleaning multiple roads during its Star City Safe Cleanup Project on Apr. 30. The areas cleaned will be Hershberger Road to Gainsboro Road and from I-81 to Shenandoah Avenue. The Roanoke City Solid Waste Management Division be collect unwanted clutter from residential curbs Saturday morning. (WDBJ)
2. The leader of the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health District, Dr. Cynthia Morrow, says that the area's COVID-19 rate is still good despite a recent increase. According to the CDC standards, the area is still in the "green" zone. Dr. Morrow says that information regarding COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 years of age should become available next month. (WDBJ)
3. The Roanoke City Council held a public meeting to discuss the recent increase in personal property tax bills. Some residents have been very concerned due to the 20 percent average increase that seemingly blindsided the region. The city's commissioner has claimed that the increase is due to the recent car supply shortage increasing the market value of a vehicle. (WSLS 10)

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Today in Roanoke:

• School Board Regular Meeting At Roanoke County (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Roanoke Police Department shares its appreciation for its admin staff during Administrative Professionals Day. Click to see the photos. (Twitter)
• Have you taken the Roanoke Pedestrian Safety Quiz? Click here to take the important quiz and see if you are a Safety Superhero. (Twitter)

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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.