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: Share: Continue Reading Previous: First Star City Arts Festival arrives August 24 at Elmwood ParkNext: Creekfest returns to Vinton this Saturday Related Stories 1 min read Downed trees that closed Mill Mountain Zoo means a financial crunch Gene Marrano February 24, 2025 1 min read Gov. Youngkin promotes job resources for federal workers facing potential layoffs in Virginia Ian Price February 24, 2025 1 min read Showtimers presents Almost Maine opening Thursday Denise Membreno February 24, 2025