27% of RCPS students were chronically absent last year, data shows Taylor Sherrill October 22, 2022 1 min read Lingering effects from the pandemic contributed to more than 3,500 students being chronically absent from Roanoke City Public Schools last year. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Former NHL player talks becoming Rail Yard Dawgs new chairmanNext: Dawgs win opener Related Stories 1 min read Funding cuts worries CEO for local food bank Gene Marrano March 31, 2025 1 min read The Virginia Poverty Law Center says beware of FinTech loans Denise Membreno March 31, 2025 2 min read Massive quake hits Myanmar and Thailand; over 1,000 dead, aid urgently needed Ian Price March 28, 2025