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 Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, wife dead in apparent murder-suicide Ian Price April 16, 2026 Gov. Spanberger’s proposed amendments to the Affordable Medicine Act could be costly for Virginians Emma Thomas April 16, 2026 Blue Ridge Marathon, Down by Downtown music fest preview Gene Marrano April 15, 2026