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 Data Centers 101 Denise Membreno March 25, 2026 0 Inmate found dead in cell at Western Virginia Regional Jail Gene Marrano March 25, 2026 0 Opera Roanoke presents Hansel and Gretel, Dr. Pepper Park expects banner year, celebrate Nowruz this Saturday Gene Marrano March 25, 2026 0