Load the Bus for Kids helps local students in need Starr Anderson August 4, 2016 1 min read If you’re going shopping for school supplies during the tax-free weekend, which starts tomorrow, two local school districts hope you’ll buy a few extra items to help students in need. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has more details on Load the Bus for Kids. Share: Post navigation Previous: LOA needs volunteers – and air conditionersNext: Local dentist says keep on flossing Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke airport feels effects of longest U.S. government shutdown Web Staff November 7, 2025 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025