Phase 3 debuts today – success depends largely on the public Gene Marrano July 1, 2020 1 minute read For at least the next 14 days – or until the Governor cuts it short – today is the start of the state’s Phase 3 reopening plan. It comes despite an uptick in the COVID-19 infection rates locally as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: There is no joy in Salem: minor league baseball has been canceled for 2020Next: Numerous new Virginia laws go into effect today Related Stories 1 minute read Anthem says its ready to sit down with other parties help to lower health care costs in Virginia Gene Marrano December 16, 2025 0 1 minute read Roanoke honors 2025 citizen of the year Web Staff December 16, 2025 0 1 minute read AARP Virginia warns of rising airline scams during holiday travel Web Staff December 16, 2025 0