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 Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025