Roanoke Renaissance on the way says community advocate Emma Thomas November 2, 2022 1 min read Restoration and innovation were the words of the day to describe the NW Initiative at its unveiling. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more on what that initiative will mean to the community: About the Author Emma Thomas Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: RSV has hit this region hard as wellNext: Culture Calendar: Blue Ridge Jamboree, “This is Not My Cat,” and more … Related Stories 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 2 min read Teen sentenced following firearm incident at Franklin County High School Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 1 min read Virginia military wife calls on House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass bill to pay service members Clark Palmer October 9, 2025