Case count continues to climb in meningitis outbreak Timothy Martin October 10, 2012 1 min read Virginia is reporting 24 cases of suspected meningitis among nearly 700 back pain patients who received steroid shots contaminated with a potentially deadly fungus. WFIR’s Timothy Martin reports. About the Author Timothy Martin View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Sheriff: we expect eventual prosecution in Heather Hodges’ disappearanceNext: Signs of Roanoke region housing rebound offer hope of economic lift Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025