Calls for minimum wage increase at forefront of Labor Day observance Clark Palmer September 2, 2019 1 min read In honor of Labor Day, business owners are being encouraged to increase employee wages to 15 dollars an hour. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more. About the Author Clark Palmer Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: UPDATE: US 220 re-opens in Botetourt CountyNext: UPDATE: Arrests after SWAT standoff ends at north Roanoke County home Related Stories 1 min read Music by Carl Perkins, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the Trinkle Main Stage Denise Membreno September 16, 2025 1 min read Food Pantry Fundraiser Tour coming to Mountain View Community Garden this weekend Gene Marrano September 16, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025