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. About the Author Taylor Sherrill Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Former NHL player talks becoming Rail Yard Dawgs new chairmanNext: Dawgs win opener Related Stories 1 min read Feeding Southwest Virginia looking for ways to stock the shelves as need grows Denise Membreno October 28, 2025 1 min read Last Wason Center survey shows Spanberger maintaining sizable lead over Earle-Sears for Governor; Lt. Governor, AG races very close Gene Marrano October 27, 2025 1 min read Halloween Festival builds community Denise Membreno October 27, 2025