‘Real hillbillies’ protest VP-pick J.D. Vance and his Radford visit Web Staff July 23, 2024 1 minute read A local group of ‘real hillbillies’ protested J.D. Vance’s visit to Southwest Virginia yesterday. They say he is not fit as Vice President. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Blind painter creates new mural for the Taubman Museum of ArtNext: Vance uses Radford speech to call out Harris and other Dems Related Stories Lynchburg to host grand opening of new concert venue today Web Staff April 24, 2026 Whit Babcock announces retirement from athletics director role at Virginia Tech Clark Palmer April 23, 2026 Calling all heroes: TAP asks for donations for its Superhero Kids Counseling Program Emma Thomas April 23, 2026