Climate change at center of Smokey Bear Awareness Month Ian Price August 12, 2019 1 min read August is Smokey Bear Awareness Month in Virginia as the nation celebrates the 75th anniversary of the icon’s wildfire-prevention campaign. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: First Star City Arts Festival arrives August 24 at Elmwood ParkNext: Creekfest returns to Vinton this Saturday Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025