Beacon Initiative opening new avenues for local middle schoolers Emma Thomas May 5, 2023 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: Coalition says “Go Green” during Mental Health Awareness monthNext: Dawgs HC Dan Bremner live on winning the President’s Cup Related Stories Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026