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 National D-Day Memorial marks 82nd anniversary with tribute to advocate Lucille Hoback Boggess Ian Price June 3, 2026 RBT’s Sleeping Beauty, Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival, Paint Fincastle this weekend Gene Marrano June 3, 2026 Hometown D-Day heroes honored Gene Marrano June 3, 2026