Mother connects Heather Heyer’s death to the Civil Rights movement Ian Price December 12, 2018 1 minute read The mother of the women killed two summers ago at the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville by James Fields Junior says Heather Heyer’s death is part of the ongoing Civil Rights movement. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Tech coach on upcoming Military Bowl clashNext: Governor says higher revenues can be applied towards additional spending Related Stories Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026 Virginia is now the first state in the south and the 15th nationwide to create a paid family and medical leave program Gene Marrano May 13, 2026