Phase 3 debuts today – success depends largely on the public Gene Marrano July 1, 2020 1 minute read For at least the next 14 days – or until the Governor cuts it short – today is the start of the state’s Phase 3 reopening plan. It comes despite an uptick in the COVID-19 infection rates locally as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: There is no joy in Salem: minor league baseball has been canceled for 2020Next: Numerous new Virginia laws go into effect today Related Stories Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026