Roanoke Meals Tax Backlash • Catawba Valley Crash • SNAP Work Bill Gains Steam
Monday, May 13, 2025 — A controversial meals tax hike in Roanoke sparks frustration from local restaurant owners. Plus, Route 311 in Roanoke County sees a multi-vehicle crash that sends two to the hospital. And a new bipartisan bill could reshape SNAP benefits and job training across Virginia. All that and more on today’s WFIR News Express — your trusted source for breaking local news across Roanoke, Salem, Vinton, and the New River Valley.Also in this episode:Governor Youngkin speaks at Liberty’s largest-ever graduationGOP’s Lt. Governor race shakes up again after Tumblr scandalKALEO and…
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