5th District candidates continue debate over police reform Clark Palmer September 18, 2020 1 minute read Congressional candidates vying for a chance to represent Virginia’s 5th District — which includes parts of Bedford County and all of Franklin County — are discussing topics including police reform. WFIR’s Clark Palmer explains. Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke man charged with 2017 arson, murderNext: Local registrar claims mail-in voting more secure in Roanoke Valley Related Stories Stephanie Moon Reynolds officially launches campaign for Roanoke City Council Web Staff May 25, 2026 Virginia and Virginia Tech selected for NCAA baseball tournament Clark Palmer May 25, 2026 Roanoke City Police investigating multi-vehicle crash that injured two people Clark Palmer May 25, 2026