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: Post navigation 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 Police search Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 9 on campus Ian Price December 13, 2025 0 1 min read Bedford County Sheriff’s Office prepares for record-breaking Toys for Kids drive delivery Web Staff December 12, 2025 0 1 min read The Blood Connection has its brick-and-mortar home Gene Marrano December 10, 2025 0