Legislation intends to help coal miners dealing with black lung Ian Price August 31, 2018 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: Changes come to Roanoke TV: more news, more AndyNext: Skins, Panthers close out preseason with losses Related Stories 1 min read Indie Bookstore Day on Saturday features local author – and his dark fantasy novel Gene Marrano April 25, 2025 1 min read 44-mile pilgrimage celebrates bio-diversity and the diversity in our community Denise Membreno April 25, 2025 1 min read Vaccination key to preventing any measles outbreak Gene Marrano April 24, 2025