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 Roanoke Residential Fire and Explosion Determined to be Intentionally Set Web Staff June 1, 2026 Roanoke City councilman shares thoughts on current zoning code as discussions continue Web Staff June 1, 2026 Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026