Vax mandates for children? Not at this point Gene Marrano September 22, 2021 1 min read Dr. Cynthia Morrow/VDH-VT photo With the approval of COVID-19 vaccines for 5 to 11 year olds by the FDA under emergency authorization on the horizon, should it be mandated for school-aged children? The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: NASCAR playoff races down to final 12Next: City Manager Bob Cowell on Star City Strong panel Related Stories 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025