Delegate says full GOP control could lead to Virginia abortion ban Clark Palmer May 16, 2019 1 minute read MGN A Republican delegate believes Virginia could take actions similar to Alabama on abortion should the GOP make progress in the upcoming state elections. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more Share: Post navigation Previous: Local Colors Festival is this SaturdayNext: Downtown Roanoke comedy show for adults — who can take a joke Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026