Shutdown Ends, Wildfire Relief and New Jobs in Roanoke County | WFIR News Express

The federal government shutdown — the longest in U.S. history — is officially over, but the ripple effects are still being felt here in Southwest Virginia.In today’s update:🍎 The YMCA at Virginia Tech continues feeding SNAP recipients still waiting on delayed benefits.🛫 Flight cancellations persist at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, with most delays hitting the midmorning window.⚙️ Elbit Systems of America announces a $30 million expansion in Roanoke County, adding nearly 300 new jobs tied to defense manufacturing.🏥 Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital investigates a mechanical room fire that caused a partial power disruption but no injuries.🏘 Restoration Housing breaks ground on its tenth project — reviving a historic home in Southeast Roanoke for affordable housing.⚖️ Virginia GOP leaders call for more funding to fight proposed redistricting amendments.🎸 Plus: Black Label Society coming to the Salem Civic Center, and the Stocked Market returns to the Berglund Center this weekend.🎧 WFIR News Express — your daily local headlines, statewide updates, and stories that shape the Roanoke Valley.