COVID case spike among college students hasn’t hit the locals yet Gene Marrano September 9, 2020 1 min read Some encouraging news perhaps for those that feared college students returning to local campuses over the past month would become “super spreaders” of the Coronoavirus. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Approval of DC rail bridge likely to eventually boost Amtrak service hereNext: Roanoke Valley sees increase in new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations 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