‘Southwest Virginia Plane Pull’ to support Special Olympics Alex Torres August 22, 2024 1 min read Teams of 25 are gearing up to take on a 62 ton airplane next month in a Special Olympics fundraiser that’s new to Southwest Virginia. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: [Click here to Register or Donate] About the Author Alex Torres Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Fundraising campaign for online news source launchesNext: Latest Roanoke College survey shows optimism about economy Related Stories 2 min read MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025 1 min read Melrose Plaza celebrates its official grand opening Gene Marrano July 31, 2025