Flu cases are on the rise in southwest Virginia Evan Jones January 31, 2011 1 minute read Flu cases are picking up in southwestern Virginia. The numbers are now labeled as “widespread,” and health officials say it is not too late to get a flu shot to help protect yourself from the virus. The story from News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones: Share: Post navigation Previous: Crunching the numbers: localities prepare for another tough budgetNext: Virginia taxpayers see changes this year in e-filing state taxes Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026