Phase 3 debuts today – success depends largely on the public Gene Marrano July 1, 2020 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 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