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Del. Sam Rasoul
Roanoke Democratic Delegate Sam Rasoul — who is running for the party’s Lt. Governor nomination — says now that the election’s over he hopes everyone will take COVID-19 seriously. WFIR’s Ian Price has more:
You can hear the full interview with Del. Sam Rasoul below:
The comeback story for Alex Smith continues after he was declared the starter for next week. Unfortunately, it’s because Sunday’s starter Kyle Allen might be done for the season. WFIR’s Ian Price has more:
The polls were less than accurate again in 2020, but our political analyst says it’s probably off for different reasons than in 2016. WFIR’s Ian Price has more:
If you’re one of the many expected to take part in election day tomorrow in-person – registrars across the Roanoke Valley say don’t worry there are coronavirus precautions in place. WFIR’s Ian Price has more:
As car horns honk in opposition to the Governor, Northam says “honk if you’re voting for Joe Biden” as a jab back at protesters
At the Democratic rally yesterday, there were literal signs that Roanokers are still mad at Governor Northam for the blackface/KKK photo that he says was erroneously placed on his college yearbook page. WFIR’s Ian Price reports that others believe he’s made amends.
Governor Northam and other state Democrats took part in a rally yesterday to support Roanoke City Democratic candidates. Along with party faithful, some supporters of President Trump made themselves known as well. Here is a photo gallery:
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- Trump supporters showing opposition to Governor Northam’s visit
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- Trump supporters protest Governor Northam’s visit to Roanoke
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- Trump supporters protest Governor Northam’s visit to Roanoke
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- Trump supporters protest Governor Northam’s visit to Roanoke
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- A mother driving three children protest Governor Northam’s visit to Roanoke. One child had this sign
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- Democratic Committee Chairwoman Beth Deel
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- Beth Deel introduces Roanoke Delegate Sam Rasoul
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- Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy
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- State Senator John Edwards
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- State Senator John Edwards
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- VA Attorney General Mark Herring
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- VA Attorney General Mark Herring
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- Governor Northam
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- Governor Northam
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- Governor Northam
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- As car horns honk in opposition to the Governor, Northam says “honk if you’re voting for Joe Biden” as a jab back at protesters
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- Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea Sr.
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- Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea Sr.
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- Roanoke City Councilwoman Trish White-Boyd
You have until tomorrow at 5 pm to request an absentee ballot by mail in Virginia. WFIR’s Ian Price has more:
A new study shows Washington and Lee University as the top university in Virginia. Hear more from WFIR’s Ian Price: Continue reading
Historical markers in Roanoke recognizing two rescue squads that were the first of their kind in the United States have recently been dedicated. WFIR’s Ian Price has an In-Depth look: