Federal government shutdown blame game involves VA Senator Ian Price December 24, 2018 1 minute read As of midnight Saturday, a partial government shutdown went into effect – one that could last until 2019. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: FloydFest 19 announces partial lineup; more news later this weekNext: South Carolina coach sizes up UVA before Belk Bowl Related Stories Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026