Roanoke Meals Tax Backlash • Catawba Valley Crash • SNAP Work Bill Gains Steam

Monday, May 13, 2025 — A controversial meals tax hike in Roanoke sparks frustration from local restaurant owners. Plus, Route 311 in Roanoke County sees a multi-vehicle crash that sends two to the hospital. And a new bipartisan bill could reshape SNAP benefits and job training across Virginia. All that and more on today’s WFIR News Express — your trusted source for breaking local news across Roanoke, Salem, Vinton, and the New River Valley.Also in this episode:Governor Youngkin speaks at Liberty’s largest-ever graduationGOP’s Lt. Governor race shakes up again after Tumblr scandalKALEO and Napoleon Dynamite Live heading to Berglund CenterCampbell County launches branding project to unify public imagePickleball with Police: Roanoke County PD connects with communityDrug dealers now face harsher penalties under new overdose law📲 Stay informed with WFIR News Express — the Roanoke Valley’s daily audio digest. Find us on Spotify, Anchor, Alexa, and Apple Podcasts.