Health officials warn of West Nile virus positive mosquitoes Ian Price August 11, 2017 1 min read Pools of mosquitoes near Richmond have tested positive for West Nile virus. No reports of mosquitoes in our area carrying the disease, but just to be safe WFIR’s Ian Price has details on how you can avoid the insects: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: UPDATE: DEQ lifts Tinker Creek advisoryNext: Salem to host event celebrating National Farmers Market Week Related Stories 1 min read National Night Out events Denise Membreno August 4, 2025 1 min read Hope and Home task force latest attempt to address homelessness in Roanoke Gene Marrano August 4, 2025 1 min read Teen arrested after fatal shooting in Southwest Roanoke City Web Staff August 4, 2025