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 Feeding America says there is a “hunger crisis,” in America Gene Marrano April 18, 2025 1 min read Immersive art comes to The Eye Denise Membreno April 18, 2025 1 min read Solarize Roanoke program returns through July 15 Gene Marrano April 18, 2025