Phase 3 debuts today – success depends largely on the public Gene Marrano July 1, 2020 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 1 min read All is need is LOVE … in Roanoke County Gene Marrano September 18, 2025 2 min read Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by 12 Points in Virginia governor’s race, new poll finds Ian Price September 18, 2025 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025