Local sociology expert weighs-in on the Maui wildfires Emma Thomas August 18, 2023 1 minute read A Virginia Tech professor of sociology gives an idea of how the community could respond to the wildfires that decimated Maui. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: Share: Post navigation Previous: Arrest in Salem after morning robberyNext: FloydFest has permits in hand for return in 2024 at new site Related Stories Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026