News Update 9-11-24

In this episode of the WFIR News Express Podcast, we cover a range of important local stories. Roanoke City sees a significant decline in non-fatal drug overdoses, while September's National Recovery Month highlights the Bradley Free Clinic's efforts to combat substance abuse. We also report on a recent vehicle collision involving a young boy, Governor Youngkin's visit to discuss I-81 improvements, and the ongoing rise in COVID-19 cases in the Roanoke area. Additionally, we discuss the Roanoke City School Board's extension of Superintendent Verleeta White's contract, updates on Roanoke County's new Career and Technical Education Center, and a special Virginia NORML webinar on the potential rescheduling of marijuana. We also explore the historic significance of Roanoke City's Fishburn Park caretaker's cottage and the development of a new public park in Boones Mill as part of a downtown revitalization effort.