Time to “Load the Bus” again for needy school kids Gene Marrano July 31, 2018 1 min read Roanoke area schools are holding the annual ‘Load the Bus’ drive this weekend to give school supplies to less fortunate children. WFIR intern Brandon Wells reports. Share: Continue Reading Previous: FloydFest 18 enjoys good weather, big crowdsNext: Shrek comes to Mill Mountain Theatre Related Stories 1 min read Man pronounced dead following incident at Smith Mountain Lake Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 2 min read Carilion launches Public Phase of $100 Million Campaign to Transform Cancer Care in Southwest Virginia Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 1 min read Salem Fair is back through July 13; fireworks on the 4th Gene Marrano July 3, 2025