Lawmaker: coal power continues whether US does or not Ian Price October 30, 2023 1 minute read We can move away from coal fire power but that doesn’t mean we won’t still suffer the effects of coal-powered energy. That’s what one Congressman from our area is saying, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. Share: Post navigation Previous: Mill Mountain Theatre looking for return to pre-COVID numbersNext: Virginia ranked 9th in highest student loan debt payments Related Stories Carilion, FBRI host workshop on latest treatment options for some forms of cancer Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 Miss Virginia, Miss Virginia’s Teen competition this weekend at Berglund Center Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 2026 Fourth of July fireworks guide: Roanoke, Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake and Southwest Virginia Ian Price June 26, 2026