VA Assault Weapons Ban Challenged, RCPS Superintendent Retiring & Juneteenth 2026 | Roanoke Valley's Morning News + Sports on WFIR
Virginia's new assault weapons ban is already facing resistance — and it hasn't even taken effect yet. A gun rights group expects the Justice Department to challenge the legislation signed by Governor Spanberger, while law enforcement agencies across the state are being praised by gun rights advocates for refusing to enforce the ban. A Spotsylvania County judge denied a request to block it from taking effect July 1st, but the legal fight continues with the next hearing set for June 25th. WFIR's Clark Palmer has both stories.Roanoke City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Verletta White has…
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