Virginia Congressman continues education at George Mason Emma Thomas January 3, 2023 1 minute read Photo: Congressman Don Beyer One Virginia University is welcoming back an unlikely student after winter break — a U.S. Congressman. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Buchanan development will include craft brewery, apartmentsNext: Recruiting firm murals celebrate Roanoke – and attract attention Related Stories Excel Center adult high school gets visit from Virginia’s Secretary of Labor Gene Marrano June 10, 2026 Operation Combined Resolve Roanoke Valley brings 15 agencies together to make 150 arrests in May Gene Marrano June 10, 2026 Land and Liberty in Vinton, Nashville meets the RSO in pops finale and a book swap on Sunday Gene Marrano June 10, 2026