Church offers support to essential workers and small business amid pandemic Clark Palmer April 3, 2020 1 min read A church in our area is asking residents to take time and support local businesses and think about essential workers dealing with the pandemic. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Northam orders hiring freeze, agency heads to look for cutsNext: COVID-19 cases continue climb in Roanoke region Related Stories 1 min read Area dentists urge everyone to NOT use vapes and other nicotine products to reduce the chance of oral cancer Denise Membreno April 21, 2025 1 min read Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88 AP April 21, 2025 3 min read Roanoke Rambler brings on veteran journalist Todd Jackson as managing editor Ian Price April 19, 2025