Participate in statewide tornado drill next week Starr Anderson March 18, 2016 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation 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 Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026