Congressman asks about Opportunity Zones in Virginia’s 5th district Ian Price May 28, 2019 1 minute read Rep. Denver Riggleman A Congressman representing areas that include parts of Bedford and Franklin Counties spent some recent committee hearing time discussing Opportunity Zones. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: UVA adds lacrosse title to its NCAA trophy caseNext: 2019 Blue Ridge Marathon posts record numbers in several ways 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