Students in our region continue advocacy against gun violence Lillian Boyd April 27, 2018 1 min 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 1 min read Adult cannabis retail system set to move from studies to implementation Ian Price November 17, 2025 1 min read Veteran Ken Mitchell announces campaign for 6th District Democratic nomination Clark Palmer November 17, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Symphony Orchestra launches school arts funding campaign to honor the late Rita Bishop Gene Marrano November 17, 2025