Participate in statewide tornado drill next week Starr Anderson March 18, 2016 1 min read The Virginia Department of Emergency Management encourages people to participate in next week’s statewide tornado drill. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has more details: About the Author Starr Anderson View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Experts say eagle numbers are holding up in our part of Virginia, but no dramatic growthNext: Duane Howard: Deschutes is coming to Roanoke, announcement expected in coming weeks Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025