Safety expert urges residents to use caution when dealing with fireworks during Fourth of July. Clark Palmer July 3, 2017 1 min read As the Fourth of July approaches, a Virginia Tech Professor is stressing the importance of fire-works safety. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more. About the Author Clark Palmer Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: DEQ to hold 5 pipeline water quality hearings across stateNext: Watch your pets when the fireworks start Related Stories 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025