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 1 min read Mill Mountain Theatre reveals 2026 season, tickets on sale November 1st Web Staff October 17, 2025 1 min read The Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza – and the prospects for lasting peace. A local political scientist says all the players must be on board Gene Marrano October 17, 2025 1 min read Catawba’s iconic Homeplace restaurant to reopen in 2026 Ian Price October 17, 2025