Bee Festival, weekend rain, and back-to-school news – Aug 22 Edition (audio)

Here are <strong>3 Things to Know</strong> this weekend across Southwest Virginia:🐝 <strong>Bee Festival at Elmwood Park:</strong> The Southwest Virginia Bee Festival returns Saturday with kids’ activities, live hives, and honey extractions. Virginia is home to nearly 500 types of bees—all vital to our food supply.🌦 <strong>Weekend Weather:</strong> Afternoon rain chances continue, especially west of the Blue Ridge. Highs in the 70s–80s, with heavy downpours possible. A cold front Sunday night brings cooler mornings in the 50s next week.🎒 <strong>Back-to-School Updates:</strong> Virginia Tech welcomes 7,000+ freshmen, Roanoke City debuts student ID cards, and districts in Franklin and Henry Counties are still hiring drivers and teachers.That’s your <em>3 Things to Know</em> for the weekend. Follow <a href="https://wfxrtv.com">WFXR News</a> and share your weekend moments!