Roanoke Tackles Sustainability, Literacy Efforts Expand, and Offensive Banner Investigated

In today’s WFIR News Express, we feature an in-depth look at Roanoke City Public Schools’ partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy to promote sustainability efforts across the district. Blue Ridge Literacy marks another successful year, with a surge in adults learning English and preparing for an even brighter future. On the crime front, Lynchburg Police investigate a shooting that left a 16-year-old boy in serious condition, while Roanoke Police work with federal partners after an offensive banner was found on the Elm Avenue Bridge. Plus, Senator Mark Warner calls for fast-tracked SBA loans to aid hurricane recovery efforts, and Vinton gears up for its Annual Christmas Parade. Stay tuned for these stories and more on today’s WFIR News Express.