Need for bird aviary highlighted by today’s release Ian Price August 18, 2022 1 min read Officials releasing two red-shouldered hawks at the Merriman Soccer Complex this afternoon say the birds would have been ready a lot sooner if litigation wasn’t preventing the construction of a bird aviary. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. About the Author Ian Price Editor Author's posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Coming soon: Family Service of the Roanoke Valley’s VIP DinnerNext: Roanoke County SOL scores back to pre-pandemic levels Related Stories 1 min read Healthy Hearts Initiative encourages local residents take better care of themselves Gene Marrano July 31, 2025 1 min read Danville City Councill member set on fire in workplace attack; suspect charged with attempted murder AP July 31, 2025 3 min read Norwich Recreation Center reopens with new mission to curb youth violence Gene Marrano July 30, 2025