Local professional believes elder abuse on the rise across Virginia Ian Price January 4, 2018 1 min read A recent Wallet Hub study ranks Virginia as the 29th best state for elder-abuse protections. This comes as a local adult protective services spokesperson says elder abuse is increasing across the Commonwealth. More from WFIR’s Ian Price: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: UPDATE: Republican’s name drawn in tie House of Delegates raceNext: Taubman names executive director – Cindy Petersen Related Stories 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 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025