Pivotal Virginia interracial marriage case turns 50 Ian Price June 9, 2017 1 min read Monday marks 50 years since a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling struck down laws here in Virginia that prohibited interracial marriage. WFIR’s Ian Price has more from a local civil rights expert: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: State Senator Frank Wagner on WFIR this morningNext: Bedrosian challenger thinks county spending on right track Related Stories 1 min read AI steps in for candidate during unusual Virginia Lt. Gov. debate Web Staff October 24, 2025 1 min read W.E. Cundiff latest Roanoke County Public School to celebrate renovation and expansion Gene Marrano October 24, 2025 1 min read Downtown Roanoke’s brand new The Exchange Music Hall hosting New Year’s Show with Grace Potter Clark Palmer October 24, 2025