Evan Jones
John Fishwick, Jr.
The top federal prosecutor for western Virginia says a sentencing this week in Roanoke shows that sex trafficking can involve local victims, not just those being moved through the region from other states or countries. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story.
Liberty University is sending a student disaster relief team tomorrow to hard-hit Greenbrier County West Virginia. The LU Send NOW program is one in which qualified students sign up in advance, go through training and be ready for deployment whenever needed. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story.
Click here for full LU Send NOW program information.
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Virginia Tech professor and WFIR Political Analyst Bob Denton says yesterday’s Supreme Court decision overturning former Governor Bob McDonnell’s corruption convictions should be welcomed by any and all elected officials. And as WFIR’s Evan Jones reports, Denton did not spare his words for federal prosecutors:
Kai Degner
With the Republican primary out of the way, attention turns to November in the 6th Congressional District. The Democratic party candidate is Kai Degner, who is already tying his campaign in with the presidential contest. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story.
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Rep. Bob Goodlatte
Harry Griego
It’s primary day for Republicans in the 6th Congressional District, where long-time Representative Bob Goodlatte has campaigned hard to avoid being “Cantored” — a reference to a Virginia primary upset two years ago. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more.
It’s unclear whether state tax revenues will reach projections for the fiscal year that ends June 30th, but the Virginia Lottery appears on track to meet or exceed expected profits. As WFIR’s Evan Jones reports, that could change — for reasons entirely out of the Lottery’s control.
Presidential candidate Donald Trump brings his campaign to Virginia today, again demonstrating the state’s expected critical importance in November. Our political analyst says recent controversies surrounding Trump are unlikely to shake his core supporters, but he now needs to expand that support. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more.
Close to one thousand students in five Roanoke County high schools will receive their diplomas today, and any friends or family members unable to be there in person can watch the big event on line. The school system is doing this for an eighth year, and officials say the number of people viewing the commencements has grown each year. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story.