Hurricane Aid Deadline, Roanoke County Affordable Housing Project, and Walmart DEI Rollback Criticism
In today’s WFIR News Express, federal officials remind Southwest Virginia residents that today marks the final day to apply for aid related to damages from Hurricane Helene. FEMA and the Small Business Administration urge applications for low-interest loans and disaster recovery assistance. Roanoke County breaks ground on Smith Ridge Commons, a 216-unit affordable housing project that promises modern amenities at reduced rents, with completion expected by fall 2025. The development is seen as a major step toward addressing the region’s workforce housing needs. The Virginia NAACP raises…
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