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 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026