COVID cases spike locally over last week Gene Marrano June 9, 2021 1 minute read Dr. Cynthia Morrow/VDH-VT photo As more masks come off, a recent uptick in the number of positive COVID tests in the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts has the local director keeping an eye on that. An update from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Hash beats Hill for Roanoke City sheriff nominationNext: Realtors see just one possible impediment to continued climb in home prices Related Stories Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026