Pizza Den Closing, Marijuana Bill Veto & Festival in the Park | Roanoke Valley’s Morning News Update

Miss part of the Roanoke Valley’s Morning News on WFIR? This update catches you up on the top local and Virginia stories for Wednesday, May 20, 2026.Pizza Den’s Salem location is closing, but the owner says it may not be goodbye for good. Governor Abigail Spanberger vetoes Virginia’s retail marijuana bill and a prescription drug affordability board proposal. Roanoke leaders move forward with Vision Zero street safety plans, and Festival in the Park returns to Elmwood Park this weekend.Also this morning: diesel prices hit local school districts, Roanoke Police search for a vehicle tied to a Peters Creek Road shooting, a local ovarian cancer awareness event, Olde Salem Brewing changes its dog policy, ACC baseball tournament coverage, NASCAR Hall of Fame news, and more.