Beacon Initiative opening new avenues for local middle schoolers Emma Thomas May 5, 2023 1 min read Photo: Students in the Beacons Program working together A new after school program aimed at helping kids through a tough transition is growing fast. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: Click here to learn more about the program Share: Continue Reading Previous: Coalition says “Go Green” during Mental Health Awareness monthNext: Dawgs HC Dan Bremner live on winning the President’s Cup Related Stories 1 min read Miss America, Miss Virginia, and Miss Virginia’s Teen talk service, sisterhood, and pageant week in Roanoke Ian Price June 27, 2025 1 min read Tickets are on sale for the 2025-26 season at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech Denise Membreno June 27, 2025 1 min read Update: UVA’s President resigns over battle with Trump administration on DEI Clark Palmer June 27, 2025