Ms. Wheelchair Virginia, from Roanoke, to compete for national title Bob Clark August 9, 2017 1 minute read Allyson Hart A Roanoke woman who holds the title of Ms. Wheelchair Virginia will now compete for the national title. Allyson Hart and 24 other contestants will vie for the title of Ms. Wheelchair America later this month. She spoke with WFIR’s Bob Clark: Share: Post navigation Previous: Poll: Dem leads Republican in Virginia governor’s raceNext: With $9 million now pledged, construction set to begin for Botetourt Y Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026