Forever Chemicals in Water, Governor's Address, and Roanoke's New City Manager
In today’s WFIR News Express: Regulators identify elevated levels of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” in the drinking water of over 2.5 million Virginians, including Roanoke. Governor Glenn Youngkin outlines his priorities for education, tax relief, and economic growth in his State of the Commonwealth address. Roanoke officially welcomes Valmarie Turner as its new City Manager. Plans for apartments, pickleball courts, and a restaurant advance in the Norwich neighborhood. Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace open enrollment ends tomorrow night—find out how to secure coverage. Plus, updates on a…
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