Students in our region continue advocacy against gun violence Lillian Boyd April 27, 2018 1 minute read Students Demand Action Students across the nation are continuing to advocate for changes in gun regulation, even months after the Parkland, Florida shooting that the lives of 17 students. WFIR’s Lillian Boyd has more on a student in our area leading the local movement. Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia’s ports continue to lead the nation in coal exportsNext: Drug Take Back Day returns tomorrow Related Stories Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026