June 20 WFIR News Express: Political Violence, Community Tributes & Heat Safety Push
In today's WFIR News Express for Thursday, June 20, we cover breaking developments and heartfelt community stories from across the region:A Radford University professor reacts to the shocking political attack in Minnesota and warns of its wider implications.A Virginia man pleads guilty to hate crimes targeting Latino victims in a chilling immigration-linked shooting.The community mourns the loss of James Lavender, who drowned at Smith Mountain Lake, as friends recall his legacy of laughter.New heat-related illness data spurs renewed calls for worker protection laws in Virginia.Senator Tim…
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