Roanoke Renaissance on the way says community advocate Emma Thomas November 2, 2022 1 min 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: About the Author Emma Thomas Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: RSV has hit this region hard as wellNext: Culture Calendar: Blue Ridge Jamboree, “This is Not My Cat,” and more … Related Stories 1 min read Cigar Lounge preparing to open in Downtown Roanoke Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 2 min read Salem VA Health Care System receives top scores in latest CMS hospital ratings Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 1 min read Local woman advocates for other childhood cancer survivors experiencing late effects of cancer treatment Denise Membreno September 5, 2025