Empty Tomb Motorcycle Ministry has been helping spread the message of anti-bullying while trying to get certain laws in place that will help schools enforce anti-bullying rules.

Parents spoke about the issues that their children had faced in schools while sharing personal stories that have affected them and their children regarding bullying.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. The child care crisis in Roanoke County has reached another setback. A new task force to address child care and virtual learning needs in the community recently started pop-up child care centers in local churches. Nancy Hans with the Prevention Council of Roanoke County and CommUNITY Church Pastor Tom McCracken serve on the new task force, made up of Roanoke County Public Schools, YMCA, Boys & Girls Club and United Way. Its not something that weve ever done before.To sign up a child, contact United Way of Roanoke Valley or visit smart2start.org. The task force is also looking for more churches to get on board and provide space for the child care centers.

As previously reported, 33 residents and 28 staff members at the nursing home have tested positive for COVID-19 since the outbreak began. McCracken said the situation at South Roanoke has personally affected the church. We have almost a dozen [residents related to church members]," McCracken said. Hes watching his friends disappear.The church collected the signs and plans to hand them to South Roanoke when it is safe to do so. In the meantime, McCracken hopes the residents and staff of the nursing home know much they are supported by church members.