27% of RCPS students were chronically absent last year, data shows Taylor Sherrill October 22, 2022 1 min read Lingering effects from the pandemic contributed to more than 3,500 students being chronically absent from Roanoke City Public Schools last year. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Former NHL player talks becoming Rail Yard Dawgs new chairmanNext: Dawgs win opener Related Stories 1 min read Massive quake hits Myanmar and Thailand; hundreds dead, aid needed Ian Price March 28, 2025 1 min read State agencies end DEI programs or face losing funding Denise Membreno March 28, 2025 1 min read HomeTrust Bank stock moves to New York Stock Exchange, local branches remain unchanged Ian Price March 28, 2025