🌱 Property Tax Bills Increase + RCPS Safety Discussion With Experts

Roanoke VA

22 April, 2022

3:30 PM

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Hello, neighbors! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with a brand-new edition of the Roanoke Daily. First, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 79 Low: 60. 🏡 Are you a local real estate agent? Let us help you generate leads, build your brand in Roanoke and stand apart from the competition. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories today in Roanoke: Roanoke City taxpayers see an increase in property tax bills due to the recent supply shortage affecting the car market. The property tax bills are based on the value of vehicles using the JD Power price guide. The Commissioner of Revenue, Ryan LaFountain, reports that if officials used the clean retail value instead of the JD Power price guide, the property tax bills would be even higher. LaFountain also stressed the tax bill spike was not a decision made by the city. (WSLS 10)The intersection at Yellow Mountain Road and Jefferson Street was closed on Friday morning due to a ruptured water line. The incident should be repaired by the start of the weekend, according to the Western Virginia Water Authority. As of Friday, repair crews have reportedly stopped the water flow while isolating the break. (WDBJ)Roanoke City Public Schools spoke with experts on Wednesday about addressing school safety. The discussion was reportedly necessary after three incidents that occurred this spring. Some topics included the installation of metal detectors, clear backpacks, and limiting cell phone usage while on school property. (WDBJ) Today in Roanoke: Walk MS Roanoke At Roanoke City (6:00 AM) Grandin Earth Day At Roanoke City (10:00 AM) From my notebook: Roanoke Valley SPCA provides an update on its rehoming program, which allows pets to be transferred from one home to another. Anyone interested in taking a new furry friend home can check out the shelter's rehoming gallery in addition to the adoption gallery. (Facebook) A FEMA grant will be used the remove the CeeBreeze Property. A new permanent open space will replace it. Click here to learn more or give your input to the City of Roanoke on the project. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: National Hug A Plumber Day (April 25) Add your event Loving the Roanoke Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning 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.