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 About the Author Emma Thomas Editor View All Posts 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 Governor Glenn Youngkin Declares State of Emergency to Protect Hungry Virginians amid Government shutdown Clark Palmer October 23, 2025 1 min read AARP encourages Roanoke residents to reevaluate Medicare coverage as open enrollment gets underway Web Staff October 23, 2025 1 min read The Making of American Artists coming to the Taubman Museum of Art Denise Membreno October 23, 2025