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 Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026 Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026