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 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026 Virginia is now the first state in the south and the 15th nationwide to create a paid family and medical leave program Gene Marrano May 13, 2026