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 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