Time to “Load the Bus” again for needy school kids Gene Marrano July 31, 2018 1 minute read Roanoke area schools are holding the annual ‘Load the Bus’ drive this weekend to give school supplies to less fortunate children. WFIR intern Brandon Wells reports. Share: Post navigation Previous: FloydFest 18 enjoys good weather, big crowdsNext: Shrek comes to Mill Mountain Theatre Related Stories Weekly political rally in downtown Roanoke evolves into community gathering Ian Price February 3, 2026 0 Employment placement agency offers help for Yokohama employees facing loss of jobs next month Gene Marrano February 3, 2026 0 Roanoke County Police investigating after multi-vehicle crash on Franklin Road Clark Palmer February 2, 2026 0