Flight cancellations continue to mount at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport as the government shutdown enters another week, affecting hundreds of local travelers daily while federal employees work without pay.

As the government shutdown hits day 15, Virginia ranks sixth among the states most affected due to federal jobs, contract dollars and access to national parks.

Federal workers in Southwest Virginia face a dual crisis as a potential government shutdown coincides with the end of a mass resignation program, potentially affecting thousands of employees in the region.