Former NHL player talks becoming Rail Yard Dawgs new chairman Emma Thomas October 21, 2022 1 min read Ahead of their opening game tonight against Fayetteville, WFIR spoke with the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs’ new Chairman about taking over the role from his father. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with his response: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Corporate executive-turned-educator tells his story in new bookNext: 27% of RCPS students were chronically absent last year, data shows Related Stories 2 min read Republican statewide candidates lagging in latest VCU poll Web Staff July 16, 2025 2 min read Spouse of detained VT student says arrest followed a panic attack Clark Palmer July 16, 2025 1 min read Roanoke County police investigate death of Franklin County man Ian Price July 16, 2025