High-Speed Chase, Marijuana Club Under Fire, and Olympic Gold Returns to Blacksburg

In today’s WFIR News Express Podcast, we bring you the latest on a high-speed chase in Henry County that left a deputy injured and two suspects in custody. We also cover a tragic police shooting in Montgomery County and share the inspiring story of a Franklin County man on the verge of receiving a life-saving kidney transplant. With early voting underway in Virginia, we provide updates on election preparations and a recent lawsuit targeting a Radford store accused of illegally distributing marijuana. Plus, labor advocates are pushing for new federal protections against extreme heat for workers, while counterfeit $100 bills are circulating in Covington, prompting a warning from the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office. We celebrate Olympic gold medalist Cole Hocker’s return to Blacksburg and a new hotel project set to boost tourism in Vinton. Stay informed with all these stories and more. Like and subscribe. Please leave us a five-star review!