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 VDOT Announces a First-in-the-State inventory of all of the Commonwealth’s Multiuse Trails Emma Thomas May 8, 2026 Virginia Supreme Court strikes down redistricting referendum Clark Palmer May 8, 2026 Inseparable’s ‘Care That’s Fair’ Campaign Highlights VA’s Struggling Mental Healthcare Industry Emma Thomas May 8, 2026