Roanoke budget cuts and delays, Vinton fire victim identified, Floyd County fatal crash & redistricting debate — WFIR News Express 3/24/26

Today’s WFIR News Express covers Roanoke’s fiscal year 2027 budget proposal, including job freezes, project delays, and reduced revenue growth. We also report on the Vinton house fire victim identification, a fatal crash in Floyd County, and new developments in Virginia’s redistricting debate. Plus updates on prescription drug pricing legislation, tobacco enforcement laws, rising diesel costs, and local community projects in Roanoke. Get fast, reliable local news from Roanoke and across Virginia with WFIR News Express.