Church offers support to essential workers and small business amid pandemic Clark Palmer April 3, 2020 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: Northam orders hiring freeze, agency heads to look for cutsNext: COVID-19 cases continue climb in Roanoke region Related Stories 1 minute read Del. Sam Rasoul Files Legislation to Expand Affordable Housing Availability in Roanoke City Clark Palmer January 7, 2026 0 1 minute read Flu cases peaked locally around Christmas Gene Marrano January 7, 2026 0 1 minute read Five years after Jan. 6, former Virginia congresswoman speaks out Web Staff January 7, 2026 0