Time to “Load the Bus” again for needy school kids Gene Marrano July 31, 2018 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: FloydFest 18 enjoys good weather, big crowdsNext: Shrek comes to Mill Mountain Theatre Related Stories The Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0 Roanoke College Poll: Virginians support tougher gun laws but doubt the impact Clark Palmer February 23, 2026 0 Virginia Tech to host Afghan female soldiers and student author for storytelling event Web Staff February 23, 2026 0