Local sociology expert weighs-in on the Maui wildfires Emma Thomas August 18, 2023 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: Arrest in Salem after morning robberyNext: FloydFest has permits in hand for return in 2024 at new site Related Stories 1 min read State agencies end DEI programs or face losing funding Denise Membreno March 28, 2025 1 min read HomeTrust Bank stock moves to New York Stock Exchange, local branches remain unchanged Ian Price March 28, 2025 1 min read McAfee Knob pedestrian bridge opens; Route 311 parking lot reopens Gene Marrano March 27, 2025