WFIR News Express 1-4-24

A group called Wild Virginia is voicing concerns about a potential PFAS contamination in Roanoke’s water. Roanoke’s Gun Violence Prevention Commission is preparing to distribute thousands of dollars in funding to more than a dozen non-profits that are working to reduce gun violence incidents. Current Roanoke Vice Mayor Joe Cobb says he is exploring the opportunity of becoming mayor, and says a decision will be 'forthcoming very soon.' Two political activists in Hampton Roads are trying to get former President Donald Trump off Virginia’s March 5th primary ballot. A share of three hundred thousand dollars worth of cash and services is up for grabs at an annual business competition this month. CoreLife Eatery, a healthy food restaurant on Franklin Road in Roanoke City, has posted a sign on the door that states its last day in business was December 29th.