Iran energy crisis warning, Roanoke surveillance debate, assault weapons ban & Greenway expansion — WFIR News Express 5/18/26

Today’s WFIR News Express covers Senator Mark Warner’s warning of a possible energy crisis tied to the Iran conflict and rising gas prices, along with heated debate in Roanoke over Flock surveillance cameras and Raven audio detection technology. We also report on Virginia’s new assault weapons ban, Roanoke City Council zoning and data center discussions, and the opening of a new four-mile Roanoke River Greenway section at Explore Park. Plus Local Colors Festival highlights, Memorial Day travel forecasts, Virginia Tech graduation, extreme heat concerns, and sports updates including NCAA softball and the PGA Championship.