Not just the elderly: heat concerns apply to children, too Evan Jones June 19, 2018 1 minute read The first heat wave of the summer leads to the annual warnings of the potential effects of spending too much time in the hot sun. They often refer specifically to the elderly, but health officials say children are also at potential risk.: Share: Post navigation Previous: MVP protestors hold rallyNext: Old Fire Station Number 1 gets new life 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