$14 Million Surplus + American Rescue Plan Act Funding

Roanoke VA

22 September, 2021

4:20 PM

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Happy Thursday, people of Roanoke! Let's get this day started. Here's everything worth knowing around Roanoke today. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Roanoke? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 71 Low: 47. Here are the top stories today in Roanoke: Roanoke County officials said they have almost a$14 million budget surplus, in addition to millions in federal coronavirus relief money, will help fill some of those gaps. When the coronavirus outbreak began nationwide in early 2020, the county planned for the worst of economic impacts. Officials slashed the county's operating budget, laid off part-time employees and deferred many planned projects, anticipating a severe financial downturn. But the county wound up collecting about $11.5 million more tax money than planned, documents show. (Roanoke Times)The city of Roanoke received $64.5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act. After many meetings, the Star City Recovery and Resiliency plans were presented to the city council Monday night. It's a process that's taken months, with input from the public and the 30-some members on the panel narrowing more than 100 ideas to nine major projects. The city will be looking to build a community hub in the Northwest area, as well as more affordable housing.(WDBJ7)More than $9 million in federal funding is headed to two Virginia airports. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced the money from the Department of Transportation will help fund different projects. The Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport will receive $5.6 million to extend its runway. (WDBJ7) Tonight, there will be a book reading and interview at The Spot on Kirk with its founder and newfound author Bruce C. Brown. (WFIR News Talk Radio) COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts are already reaching records set in early 2021, according to its health director. (WDBJ7) Today's Roanoke Daily is brought to you by our friends at FTD, the most trusted name in flowers. FTD's network includes over 8,800 local florists in communities around the country. Send flowers to someone you care about today and get a 15% discount on your order. Click here to make someone feel awesome. Today in Roanoke: Corporate Training Showcase Breakfasts (All Day) Wacoal Fit for the Cure at Tanglewood Mall (9:00 AM) Fourth Thursday Book Club - Roanoke Public Libraries (10:00 AM) You can get your local business featured right here in the newsletter for just $79/month. Click here to get started. That's it for today! See you tomorrow for your next update. If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — 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.