Preparing for the worst: emergency drill at Virginia Western Evan Jones August 9, 2012 1 min read Police, rescue workers and many others have been swarming across the Virginia Western Community College today, practicing to handle a situation they hope never to encounter in real life. WFIR’s Evan Jones was there. About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: VWCC campus closed today for emergency drillNext: Mock firefighter funeral is important part of Honor Guard Academy Related Stories 1 min read House of Delegates votes along party lines to advance redistricting amendment to Senate Clark Palmer October 29, 2025 1 min read Tudor House has a new permanent home for its mission of suicide prevention Gene Marrano October 29, 2025 1 min read One person injured during structure fire in the Hollins area of Roanoke County Clark Palmer October 29, 2025