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 FloydFest25 Aurora July 23-27. Ticket prices go up July 1st Denise Membreno June 30, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City murder suspect in custody following manhunt Web Staff June 30, 2025 1 min read Miss America, Miss Virginia, and Miss Virginia’s Teen talk service, sisterhood, and pageant week in Roanoke Ian Price June 27, 2025