Evan Jones
Today is the last day to submit comments to federal regulators about the Mountain Valley Pipeline. The proposed natural gas pipeline would cross parts of Roanoke County on its way from West Virginia to North Carolina. Click here for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissions on-line comment site. The commission will ultimately decide whether or not to approved the pipline.
Congressman Morgan Griffith
Time is running out in Congress to act on a measure that’s been the subject of frequently-heard radio ads in recent months urging you to call your Congressman. At issue is the Export-Import Bank, and the ads heard here have named 9th District Congressman Morgan Griffith more than any other. But as WFIR’s Evan Jones reports, Griffith says can’t decide on the issue until he sees the specifics of any bill that might reach the House floor:
Morgan Harrington
The mother of murder victim Morgan Harrington was in Fairfax for the entire Jesse Matthew trial, showing support for the victim. Gil Harrington still hopes for justice in Morgan’s case, but she is devoting much of her efforts to help others, as WFIR’s Evan Jones reports.
Election officials in many localities hope the use of paper ballots in yesterday’s primary will be a one-time affair. It follows a state decision in April that barred further use of machines many cities and counties had used for years. That was too little time for many localities to have new machines in place for the primary. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story.
Don Caldwell
Long-time Roanoke City Commonwealth’s Attorney Don Caldwell has made it official: he is entering the 21st State Senate race as an independent. The announcement comes on a Caldwell for Senate web site, and it means there is now a three-way race, as Democratic Senator John Edwards faces challenges from both Caldwell and Republican Nancy Dye.
Del. Chris Head
Harry Griego
It’s primary election day in a few places, most notably in the Roanoke Valley in the House of Delegates 17th District, which covers much of Roanoke County and parts of Roanoke City and Botetourt County. Delegate Chris Head faces a challenge from fellow Republican Harry Griego. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story.
Conservationists applaud a new Obama administration rule that greatly expands the waterways governed by federal regulation, but critics say it’s another harmful example of federal overreach. Supporters say it will ensure cleaner and safer drinking water, but others, like Congressman Morgan Griffith, say it could be especially harmful to farmers. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story.
Fire Up 611 Facebook page photo
The freshly-restored Norfolk and Western 611 is wasting no time leading excursions. It’s already in Manassas, ready to take on its first passengers tomorrow, and the Fire Up 611 website shows the vast majority of seats are already sold. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more.
Click here for the Fire Up 611 excursion tickets page.