Botetourt wind farm finally rises, Autumn’s Law delayed, and Roanoke Valley foster care crisis deepens — WFIR News Express 2/17/26
On this Tuesday, February 17, 2026 edition of WFIR News Express, Virginia’s first wind farm begins taking shape in Botetourt County after a decade of delays. The Rocky Forge Wind project will place 13 turbines on North Mountain, with opponents raising concerns about tourism impacts and wildlife, while developers point to safety and local tax revenue — and Google is set to purchase the power.In Richmond, a cyberbullying crackdown tied to the death of Roanoke County student Autumn Bushman hits a snag, as lawmakers vote to delay “Autumn’s Law” for further review. We also track political fallout…
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