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Invasive bug keeps spreading, creating new headaches for fruit growers
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The list of harmful invasive species keeps growing, and one of the newest arrivals poses particular threats to area fruit growers — especially to vineyards. The spotted lanternfly made its way to the U.S. from southeast Asia, and since it is good at hitching rides on almost any form of ground transportation, its spread has been constant. That’s especially problematic this time of year, when the bugs sample — and damage — fruit crops. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more:
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Happy Landing is set to grace the FLoydfest Stage
Floydfest is underway at its new location in Check. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the musical festival is a great place to listen to new music.
The members of Happy Landing are ready to rock the “On the Rise Artists” stage at Floydfest. WFIR’s Denise ALlen MEmbreno introduces us to the Folk/Rock band.
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Virginia Attorney General wants VP Harris to answer some questions
We talked with Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares this morning and as WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports he has questions for Vice President and potential Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares says if President Joe Biden is not running for office, Vice President Kamala Harris should leave with him. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more.
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Some Member One stakeholders oppose merger with Richmond credit union
Some employees and customers of Member One Federal Credit Union are not all that happy about a proposed merger with a Richmond-based financial institution. The “yay or nay” vote online runs through next Tuesday, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:
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More Crimes of the Heart, a Velvet Cabaret and Finding Nemo Jr.
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and in the near future. Sponsored by the Roanoke Cultural Endowment.
Vance uses Radford speech to call out Harris and other Dems
Donald Trump’s running mate uses a speech at Radford University to call out Democrats who claim the former president is a threat to democracy. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story.
‘Real hillbillies’ protest VP-pick J.D. Vance and his Radford visit
A local group of ‘real hillbillies’ protested J.D. Vance’s visit to Southwest Virginia yesterday. They say he is not fit as Vice President. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: