Roanoke Kroger Robbery, VP Vance’s Virginia Visit, Cemetery Vandalism Sentence & Top Headlines

Stay up to date with today's top Virginia news on WFIR News Express. Roanoke City Police investigate a robbery at the Towers Kroger, while a Pulaski man faces 50 counts related to child pornography. Vice President JD Vance visits Southwest Virginia to assess Hurricane Helene recovery, calling for stronger federal support. A proposed abortion survivor bill sparks debate in Congress, with Roanoke-area Rep. Ben Cline advocating for its passage. Elsewhere, a man is sentenced for vandalizing over 40 tombstones in Bedford County, and Loudoun County authorities investigate KKK flyers found near an elementary school. In Hurt, a 12-year-old hero rescues his cousin from a frozen pond in a dramatic incident. Plus, Virginia ABC launches an exclusive Old Rip Van Winkle bourbon lottery, Panda Express celebrates its Valley View grand opening, and the Local Office on Aging kicks off its annual “Soup for Seniors” drive. Meanwhile, Virginia Breeze Bus Lines records its highest-ever ridership in 2024. Listen now for the latest Virginia news updates on WFIR News Express!