COVID cases spike locally over last week Gene Marrano June 9, 2021 1 minute read Dr. Cynthia Morrow/VDH-VT photo As more masks come off, a recent uptick in the number of positive COVID tests in the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts has the local director keeping an eye on that. An update from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Hash beats Hill for Roanoke City sheriff nominationNext: Realtors see just one possible impediment to continued climb in home prices Related Stories The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026