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 Middle schooler creates successful toy drive for Carilion Children’s Hospital Gene Marrano May 13, 2025 1 min read Celebrating “older Americans” in May Gene Marrano May 13, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City Council discusses possibility of meal tax increase ending after two years Clark Palmer May 13, 2025