VA ranks as 5th most independent state in the nation Emma Thomas July 17, 2023 1 min read A recent study finds VA to be one of the nation’s most financially independent states. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports on how the Commonwealth made the top five: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Botetourt County surveys remote workers- how can the county support them?Next: Roanoke Valley could be home for part of the USA Cycling headquarters Related Stories 1 min read More manufacturing jobs coming to Botetourt County Gene Marrano March 25, 2025 1 min read Kaine rips White House over Signal App leak to journalist Gene Marrano March 25, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City debuts new e-buses Gene Marrano March 25, 2025