Ian Price
Bob Good (Campbell Co. photo)
Rep. Denver Riggleman
The challenger to 5th District Congressman Denver Riggleman is refuting the accusation his campaign was behind a threatening lawsuit. This comes in a race that would have been settled by now if not for COVID-19 as WFIR’s Ian Price reports:
If you missed our story about Denver Riggleman’s accusation last week, you can find it by clicking HERE
Incumbent GOP Congressman Denver Riggleman is condemning a lawsuit he claims is from someone in Republican Challenger Bob Good’s campaign. That while the convention the two candidates are facing off at is still without a date due to the pandemic. WFIR’s Ian Price has more:
A study shows Virginia as one of the top 10 most difficult states for social distancing. WFIR’s Ian Price has more:
A Virginia U.S. Senator is working on legislation that would embrace a once-radical idea. WFIR’s Ian Price has more on a bill that would use government funding for private companies’ payrolls:
Virginia recorded 640 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. That is the highest daily number so far, and it reverses three previous days of declining case counts.
The Virginia Department of Health’s latest COVID-19 numbers show more of a breakdown – such as hospitalizations and deaths per locality. The only WFIR-listening area locality with any recorded deaths on the newest numbers is Botetourt County with 3. Hospitalizations in our area, 9 in Botetourt, 5 in Roanoke City, 2 in Franklin County, 1 in Bedford. Statewide the death toll is at 324, with 321 of those deaths COVID-19 confirmed.
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — For the third straight day Virginia health authorities are reporting a drop in the state’s number of new coronavirus cases.
Numbers released Monday by the Virginia Department of Health show 453 new coronavirus cases reported in the last 24 hours, bringing the total to 8,990. The death toll increased from 277 to 300.
The drop in new cases marks the first time since the virus arrived in Virginia that the state has reported three consecutive days of declines, according to data kept by the Virginia Public Access Project.
Northam and federal officials have indicated they want to see a 14-day trend of declining cases before phasing in an end to the restrictions on businesses that Northam imposed in a series of executive orders to fight the spread of the virus.
The total number of Virginians who have been hospitalized for COVID-19 has reached 1,500. That’s out of the more than 56,700 people who have been tested according to the Virginia Department of Health data released this morning. That data which is recorded over a 24-hour span shows the death toll rising from 277 yesterday to 300 today.
The director of elections in Salem says she is uncomfortable shredding the current absentee ballots that would be voided if the General Assembly moves May municipal elections to November. WFIR’s Ian Price has more:
Yokohama Tire announced today that both of its U.S. plants will remain closed until further notice due to the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. A company news release says the Salem location and a second plant in Mississippi have both undergone sterilization and decontamination measures while production has been idled.
NEWS RELEASE: SANTA ANA, CA – (Apr. 13, 2020) – Yokohama Corporation of North America (YCNA) announced today that both of its U.S. plants will remain closed until further notice due to the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The suspension of production will remain in effect at Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi (YTMM) and Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia (YTMV).
YTMM, based in West Point, Mississippi, produces commercial truck tires, while YTMV in Salem, Virginia manufactures passenger and light truck tires.
Yokohama, which is committed to the health and safety of plant employees, as well as the community at large, initiated the controlled shutdowns to help stem the spread of COVID-19. Several preventative measures are also in effect at all company facilities. To ensure the health and safety of all personnel upon their return, the two plants have undergone sterilization and decontamination measures while production is idled.
All other facilities remain open and operational, including all U.S. distribution centers where Yokohama’s supply position is healthy. Active efforts to mitigate any disruptions are ongoing as the company continues to work closely with their valued dealer partners.
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A restaurant that opened shortly before the pandemic is closed for now – but keeping its name alive with a Wine Club. WFIR’s Ian Price has more:
For details visit the Sidecar Facebook page by clicking HERE