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 Beale’s Brewery set to reopen tomorrow under new owner Clark Palmer May 1, 2026 Radford political science chair weighs in on former FBI director’s indictment over social media post Web Staff May 1, 2026 Governor defends existing Google data center deals amid Roanoke-area protests Ian Price April 30, 2026
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.
