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 New speed cameras target Interstate 81 work zone in Roanoke County starting today Web Staff May 11, 2026 VDOT Announces a First-in-the-State inventory of all of the Commonwealth’s Multiuse Trails Emma Thomas May 8, 2026 Virginia Supreme Court strikes down redistricting referendum Clark Palmer May 8, 2026