New grant will help local program build more “Bridges” Emma Thomas August 11, 2023 1 minute read Photo: From Roanoke College Facebook page A local program aiming to create a “grow-your-own” pipeline of local teachers is the recipient of a major grant. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has the latest on the Bridges Program: Click here to learn more about the partnership Share: Post navigation Previous: Former Jan. 6th Committee adviser weighs in on Trump indictmentsNext: Roanoke seeks public comments on qualifications for next Chief of Police Related Stories Former AG Miyares says redrawn Congressional districts are illegal Gene Marrano February 6, 2026 0 Virginia Democrats release map reshaping Roanoke, Southwest Virginia congressional districts Ian Price February 6, 2026 0 Your guide to all-day Super Bowl 60 radio coverage in Roanoke Ian Price February 6, 2026 0