‘Real hillbillies’ protest VP-pick J.D. Vance and his Radford visit Web Staff July 23, 2024 1 minute read A local group of ‘real hillbillies’ protested J.D. Vance’s visit to Southwest Virginia yesterday. They say he is not fit as Vice President. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Blind painter creates new mural for the Taubman Museum of ArtNext: Vance uses Radford speech to call out Harris and other Dems Related Stories Carilion, FBRI host workshop on latest treatment options for some forms of cancer Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 Miss Virginia, Miss Virginia’s Teen competition this weekend at Berglund Center Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 2026 Fourth of July fireworks guide: Roanoke, Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake and Southwest Virginia Ian Price June 26, 2026