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. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke man charged with 2017 arson, murderNext: Local registrar claims mail-in voting more secure in Roanoke Valley Related Stories 1 min read Feeding Southwest Virginia keeping a close eye on the US Senate’s work to President Trump’s budget proposal Denise Membreno June 13, 2025 1 min read Atheling Meadworks opens tasting room in downtown Roanoke Gene Marrano June 12, 2025 1 min read VT AD discusses House v. NCAA settlement Web Staff June 11, 2025