Congressman hopes to remove federal government from marijuana discussion Clark Palmer July 30, 2019 1 min read A freshman GOP Congressman who represents parts of our area says decisions on marijuana legalization rest with individual states not the federal government. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more. About the Author Clark Palmer Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Ironman event coming to Roanoke Valley in 2020Next: Ironman 70.3 triathlon sure to draw from big region Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025