Roanoke Renaissance on the way says community advocate Emma Thomas November 2, 2022 1 minute read Restoration and innovation were the words of the day to describe the NW Initiative at its unveiling. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more on what that initiative will mean to the community: Share: Post navigation Previous: RSV has hit this region hard as wellNext: Culture Calendar: Blue Ridge Jamboree, “This is Not My Cat,” and more … Related Stories Congressman defends election reform bill against Jim Crow comparisons Ian Price February 17, 2026 0 Anti-bullying bill introduced following suicide death in Roanoke County fails in General Assembly Clark Palmer February 17, 2026 0 Town of Bedford looking for final round of feedback from residents on 2045 Comp Plan Gene Marrano February 17, 2026 0