5th District candidates continue debate over police reform Clark Palmer September 18, 2020 1 min 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. About the Author Clark Palmer Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke man charged with 2017 arson, murderNext: Local registrar claims mail-in voting more secure in Roanoke Valley Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025