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 1 minute read VDOT to hold another “Pardon Our Dust” public meeting on I-81 lane additions in the Roanoke Valley Gene Marrano January 21, 2026 0 4 minutes read Roanoke business owners push back against proposed special events policy changes Clark Palmer January 21, 2026 0 1 minute read This weekend Theatre that makes think at The Bear … the 1956 wreck of the 611 at VMT … and The Brothers Grimm youth show coming to Attic Gene Marrano January 21, 2026 0