Remembering Autumn Bushman: Family and friends gather to honor her life on her 11th birthday
Read full article: Remembering Autumn Bushman: Family and friends gather to honor her life on her 11th birthdayFamily and friends gather to honor Autumn Bushman's life on her 11th birthday, and advocate for change in Virginia.
Roanoke father claims son endured bullying at school, resulting in injuries
Read full article: Roanoke father claims son endured bullying at school, resulting in injuriesA Roanoke father says his son endured months of bullying at James Madison Middle School, resulting in serious injuries and prompting the family to consider moving from their home.
Back-to-Routine: New school year reignites urgent calls to address bullying in Virginia schools
Read full article: Back-to-Routine: New school year reignites urgent calls to address bullying in Virginia schoolsAs students return to the classroom and families get back to routine, the issue of bullying is once again taking center stage in Virginia.
Community conversation to address dangers of social media, cellphones after local girlโs suicide
Read full article: Community conversation to address dangers of social media, cellphones after local girlโs suicideAfter the tragic death of 10-year-old Autumn Bushman, a local group is hosting a public event to help families better understand the impact of social media and smartphones on young minds.
Community demands change after 10-year-oldโs death highlights bullying in Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Community demands change after 10-year-oldโs death highlights bullying in Southwest VirginiaA 10-year-old girlโs tragic death is putting a spotlight on bullying in Southwest Virginia.
Hundreds submit feedback in survey about Roanoke County Public Schoolsโ bullying policy
Read full article: Hundreds submit feedback in survey about Roanoke County Public Schoolsโ bullying policyEmotions ran high Thursday night during an explosive Roanoke County School Board meeting, just weeks after the suicide of a 10-year-old girl who was allegedly bullied.
Roanoke County family mourns loss of 10-year-old daughter
Read full article: Roanoke County family mourns loss of 10-year-old daughterSummer and Mark Bushman say their daughter, Autumn Bushman, was always bright, bubbly and kind. She loved dance, cheer, and archery. Her favorite color was baby blue, and her smile could light up any room. But they say it was Autumnโs kindness and generosity that stood out the most.
Bullying: A community issue that demands attention
Read full article: Bullying: A community issue that demands attentionIn a recent discussion with a counselor, it was emphasized that bullying doesnโt just impact individual families; itโs a community issue that requires collective action. Experts say much more needs to be done to shut down bullying before it leads to irreversible outcomes.
Roanoke City mother fears for daughterโs safety after alleged bullying, threats, school bus fight
Read full article: Roanoke City mother fears for daughterโs safety after alleged bullying, threats, school bus fightA Roanoke City mother says bullying led to her daughter being hospitalized, and she worries not enough is being done to protect her.
The Deep Blue Ridge: Woman writes book in honor of son, raises awareness about people with special needs
Read full article: The Deep Blue Ridge: Woman writes book in honor of son, raises awareness about people with special needsA Salem woman who has defended people with special abilities her entire life is continuing her fight through a childrenโs book inspired by her sonโs resilient journey.
The Deep Blue Ridge: Elevator enthusiast with autism uses passion to lift others like him
Read full article: The Deep Blue Ridge: Elevator enthusiast with autism uses passion to lift others like himOne Roanoke man living with autism is hoping to elevate others with autism, one lift at a time through his passion for elevators.
