RISE 540: Building safety and community amid rising gun violence Emma Thomas May 12, 2023 1 min read Photo: From Andrea Burney, RISE 540 group at a skate party A local youth program will hit its one year anniversary soon. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports on the impacts it’s made in that time: Click here to get involved with RISE 540 About the Author Emma Thomas Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Local production of Little Shop of Horrors mourns cast memberNext: AG Miyares with WFIR during National Prevention Week Related Stories 1 min read Wise Women Lunch Series returns next Wednesday to help women build financial confidence in Roanoke Web Staff October 9, 2025 1 min read The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association calls on Jay Jones to end campaign Clark Palmer October 8, 2025 3 min read Campbell County rejects data center as Botetourt prepares for Google’s water demands Ian Price October 8, 2025