VA Candidate Demands Data Center Rules, SML Boat Crash Prompts Drought Warning, Masked Hero "Roanoke Raven" Goes Viral | Roanoke Valley's Morning News – July 13, 2026

WFIR News Express · Jul 13, 2026 · 13m

Missing the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Monday, July 13, 2026.In this episode of Roanoke Valley’s Morning News with Joey Self and Ian Price, we bring you a comprehensive look at the shifting political and environmental landscape in Southwest Virginia. We dive into the escalating debate over data center regulations, critical safety warnings at Smith Mountain Lake, and a viral local mystery.Top Stories Covered in This Episode:The Data Center Regulatory Battle: Virginia’s 1st Congressional District candidate Tim…