WFIR News Express 8-13-24

An Arlington family whose son made the ultimate sacrifice for his V-22 Osprey crew will be honored with the Navy and Marine Corps' highest noncombat honors. Smyth County Sheriff’s deputy Hunter Reedy will be laid to rest during funeral services Saturday at the Chilhowie Christian Church after he was shot while in the line of duty Friday. Candidates vying for three seats on Roanoke City Council fielded questions during a community forum. A person who sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound during an incident Sunday afternoon at Galax High School may face charges. Guaranteed BIG money, no cuts during the tournament and a 4-man team concept as well. LiV golf is different than the PGA tour - and its coming to the Greenbrier Resort this weekend. According to a WalletHub study, the commonwealth is considered to be among 2024's best states to live in, with strengths in key areas for families looking for a new place to live. A new Minnick School is set to open in Lynchburg today and help students ages 5-22 with autism spectrum disorders and various disabilities.