WFIR News Express 2-8-24

Gun rights advocates including the Virginia Citizens Defense League say they still believe a Roanoke City gun ordinance, we’ve been telling you about, is unconstitutional, even after the City Council amended it on Tuesday. Residents are continuing to speak out against plans to develop the Evans Spring area of Northwest Roanoke. With a 100 billion dollar-plus bill that contained at least 18 billion for border security dead at this point, a Virginia U.S. Senator says he has been through this scenario before. Bedford County officials have announced the “Alert Bedford” emergency notification system. Through the new system, residents will be updated on any emergency or change with community services.