Could border security be linked to a possible shutdown? Ian Price September 14, 2023 1 minute read One local lawmaker wants to use the looming government shutdown to pass southern border security measures that have until now stalled in the Senate, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. Share: Post navigation Previous: Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies search for missing mom and kidsNext: Consultant looks at feasibility of creating affordable artist colonies in Roanoke Related Stories VDOT Announces a First-in-the-State inventory of all of the Commonwealth’s Multiuse Trails Emma Thomas May 8, 2026 Virginia Supreme Court strikes down redistricting referendum Clark Palmer May 8, 2026 Inseparable’s ‘Care That’s Fair’ Campaign Highlights VA’s Struggling Mental Healthcare Industry Emma Thomas May 8, 2026