Shutdown Ends, Wildfire Relief and New Jobs in Roanoke County | WFIR News Express
The federal government shutdown — the longest in U.S. history — is officially over, but the ripple effects are still being felt here in Southwest Virginia.In today’s update:🍎 The YMCA at Virginia Tech continues feeding SNAP recipients still waiting on delayed benefits.🛫 Flight cancellations persist at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, with most delays hitting the midmorning window.⚙️ Elbit Systems of America announces a $30 million expansion in Roanoke County, adding nearly 300 new jobs tied to defense manufacturing.🏥 Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital investigates a mechanical room fire…
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