Roanoke Election Update, Project CARDINAL, and Honoring a Community Member

In today’s WFIR News Express, we cover the latest in Roanoke’s tight mayoral race, with just 11 votes separating Republican candidate David Bowers from Democratic Vice Mayor Joe Cobb. As provisional ballots continue to be counted, the final outcome remains uncertain. We also spotlight Project CARDINAL, led by Virginia Tech, which aims to reduce carbon emissions in the Roanoke Valley with a $9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy and additional support from Roanoke Cement. Clark Palmer shares a heartfelt story from Christiansburg, where a local pizza shop honors a former employee, tragically lost, by supporting domestic violence prevention efforts. Plus, we have an update on the Stocked Market’s annual fundraiser, news on Virginia politics, and more community stories impacting the Roanoke Valley.