Former VA Governor talks Russian prisoner exchange Emma Thomas December 9, 2022 1 minute read MGN With one American citizen on the way home, and another still behind bars, a former Virginia Governor gives his take on the prisoner swap. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Arrest in Bedford County concerning internet crimes against childrenNext: Roanoke Man Who Trafficked Firearms Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison Related Stories 1 minute read Roanoke honors 2025 citizen of the year Web Staff December 16, 2025 0 1 minute read AARP Virginia warns of rising airline scams during holiday travel Web Staff December 16, 2025 0 1 minute read Norfolk Southern awards $100K in grants to Roanoke nonprofits to support local communities Web Staff December 15, 2025 0