🌱 Governor's New Plans + Coldest Weather In 3 Years

Nicole Fallon-Peek
·2 min read

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

First, today's weather:

Very cold with periods of sun. High: 28 Low: 11.

Here are the top three stories in Roanoke today:

  1. In a visit to Roanoke, newly instated Governor Glenn Youngkin announced a COVID Action Plan and a new Executive Order. Check out Youngkin's plans to get more Virginians vaccinated against COVID-19, providing flexibility for healthcare workers, and adding more testing resources for Virginians. (WSET)

  2. The coldest weather in three years will arrive in Roanoke on Saturday. Any snow will be minor in the New River Valley, however, temperatures have the potential to drop to 8 degrees. Any slushy snow leftover from last weekend's snowstorm will most likely refreeze. Take care when traveling. (Roanoke Times)

  3. A man who was serving time at Deerfield Correctional Center for opening fire on a Roanoke gay bar over 20 years ago has died. Ronald Gay was serving back-to-back life sentences for injuring 6 and killing one at Backstreet Cafe in 2000. The Virginia Department of Corrections said Gay died of natural causes. (WWBT NBC12 News)

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Today in Roanoke:

  • Live Music On The Platform - Twisted Track Brewpub (6PM)

From my notebook:

  • Project Outside grant applications are due Jan. 22 at midnight. There is $50,000 up for grabs for eligible outdoor infrastructure projects, clubs, programs, etc. (Instagram)

  • Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases and out of an abundance of caution, the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue will close for walk-in service until Monday, Jan. 24. (Instagram)

  • Now through Feb. 5, Mill Mountain Theatre Conservatory is auditioning! Schedule your audition today for MMT's 2022 Apprentice Company! (Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll see you around.

— 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.

This article originally appeared on the Roanoke Patch