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 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026