Major Winter Storm Ahead, Gun Safety Bills Advance, and Roanoke Crime Trends — WFIR News Express 1/22/26
On this Thursday, January 22, 2026 edition of WFIR News Express, all eyes are on a major winter storm expected to impact Southwest and Central Virginia this weekend. State Police are urging drivers to stay off the roads as forecasts call for significant snow, ice, and extreme cold, while hardware stores report a rush on storm supplies. The Berglund Center also announces a schedule change for the Guns and Hoses hockey game due to the weather.At the General Assembly, lawmakers advance multiple public safety and health proposals. Gun violence prevention advocates say new political leadership…
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