COVID case spike among college students hasn’t hit the locals yet Gene Marrano September 9, 2020 1 minute read Some encouraging news perhaps for those that feared college students returning to local campuses over the past month would become “super spreaders” of the Coronoavirus. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Approval of DC rail bridge likely to eventually boost Amtrak service hereNext: Roanoke Valley sees increase in new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations Related Stories Fork in the Market changes hands as longtime manager becomes owner Ian Price June 2, 2026 Roanoke Residential Fire and Explosion Determined to be Intentionally Set Web Staff June 1, 2026 Roanoke City councilman shares thoughts on current zoning code as discussions continue Web Staff June 1, 2026