Roanoke Valley school districts host annual “Load the Bus” supply drive ahead of tax-free weekend in August Web Staff July 21, 2025 1 minute read School districts around the Roanoke Valley are collecting donations of school supplies for the upcoming academic year, and they are encouraging more people to come out and help “Load the Bus.” WFIR’s Conner Arthur has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Commanders sign Von Miller; McLaurin contract situation looms as camp opensNext: Virginia back in play for Commanders stadium as President Trump ties deal to name change Related Stories Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026
