Local sociology expert weighs-in on the Maui wildfires Emma Thomas August 18, 2023 1 min read A Virginia Tech professor of sociology gives an idea of how the community could respond to the wildfires that decimated Maui. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: About the Author Emma Thomas Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Arrest in Salem after morning robberyNext: FloydFest has permits in hand for return in 2024 at new site Related Stories 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025 1 min read Getting older can be expensive Gene Marrano September 17, 2025