Legislation intends to help coal miners dealing with black lung Ian Price August 31, 2018 1 minute read Bi-partisan legislation addressing black lung disease among coal miners is waiting on President Trump’s signature. It’s a disease that’s had a significant impact on southwest Virginia, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Changes come to Roanoke TV: more news, more AndyNext: Skins, Panthers close out preseason with losses Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026