COVID rates up, but other warning signs are not Gene Marrano July 6, 2022 1 min read Dr. Cynthia Morrow/VDH-VT photo Virginia hit a 20 percent positivity rate for COVID testing recently, without the sharp spike in hospitalizations or serious illnesses however. The latest from the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Green will run for Salem City CouncilNext: Fatal Crash in Franklin County Related Stories 1 min read The changing landscape of college football Denise Membreno August 22, 2025 1 min read Roanoke parking debate continues as city prepares for study Web Staff August 22, 2025 1 min read Joe Cobb delivers first State of the City address as Roanoke Mayor Gene Marrano August 21, 2025