Local Government, Civic Affairs and Education
An election poll worker at the Peters Creek precinct says voters got some incorrect information in the mail on where to cast their ballot today. Its NOT at William Fleming High School on Ferncliff Avenue Northwest – but at the Fleming auxiliary gym on Ordway Drive – one street over. There are signs along Hershberger directing voters to the correct precinct polling station.
One local education advocate discusses the learning loss revealed by the NAEP Report, and elected officials responses to it. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more:
Roanoke Valley Libraries will be making major changes to their online catalogue. WFIR’s Emma Thomas asked a spokesperson about what this means for patrons:
Restoration and innovation were the words of the day to describe the NW Initiative at its unveiling. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more on what that initiative will mean to the community:
Ahead of Tuesday’s elections here in Virginia, we’re offering you a chance all this week to hear from all the candidates for Roanoke City Council. Among Democrats running for open seats, we have current council people Joe Cobb and Vivian Sanchez-Jones, while Peter Volosin is running for the first time. WFIR’s Ian Price has this Longer Listen.
As election night approaches, one incumbent candidate for Salem City Council reflects on what he’s achieved in his time in office. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports: