Johnson & Johnson vaccine will take center stage at Vax events Gene Marrano March 17, 2021 1 min read Dr. Cynthia Morrow/VDH-VT photo With the pace of vaccinations gathering momentum the director of the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts says Phase 1b is winding down. Those in Phase 1C could start getting shots in just a few weeks. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: VT freshman orientation to again be virtual this summerNext: VDH releases latest coronavirus data from Roanoke Valley Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025