Meals Tax Hike Sparks Business Backlash in Roanoke | WFIR News Express – May 16, 2025

On this Friday, May 16th edition of WFIR News Express:A downtown Roanoke restaurant owner calls out city leaders over a controversial meals tax increase. Political experts weigh in on local fallout — and the economic impact. Plus:• Book No Further may close without a buyer by June 1• New courthouse project underway in Fincastle• Alpha-Gal therapy shows promise for food allergy sufferers• Downtown Roanoke’s 800-foot summer waterslide returns June 28• Virginia’s animal shelter, business development, and highway travel updates📻 Reminder: Wake up with The Roanoke Valley’s Morning News — live weekdays from 6 to 9 a.m. on WFIR 960 AM & 107.3 FM in Roanoke, and 94.5 FM in Botetourt. Live radio is free, reliable, and never buffers.🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts.