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EPISODE · Jan 24, 2025 · 7 MIN

Virginia Skill Games Still-Banned, Roanoke Drug Bust, Teacher Honored, and Appalachian Power Freeze

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On today’s WFIR News Express: Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares declares that a new version of skill games is still banned under state gambling laws, warning businesses of hefty fines. A Roanoke woman is among three arrested in a major drug smuggling attempt at Fluvanna Correctional Center. A Roanoke City teacher earns a prestigious national award—hear his reaction. Lawmakers push a bipartisan bill to freeze Appalachian Power rate hikes for two years. Plus, UVA researchers develop a breakthrough tool to make antibiotics more effective, Dr Pepper Park announces an Aerosmith tribute show, and a Roanoke-based toboggan racing team prepares for the U.S. National Championships. 🎧 Listen now on Anchor.fm, Amazon Music, or your favorite podcast platform! 📲 Click here to listen: [Insert Link] #WFIRNewsExpress #VirginiaNews #Roanoke #SkillGames #Education #PowerRates #LocalNews

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