State Committee kills bill supporting use of controversial Covid treatments Clark Palmer January 21, 2022 1 minute read Legislation allowing use of unapproved medicines on patients diagnosed with COVID has been rejected by a state Senate committee. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke City Fire EMS battle house fire in Wasena areaNext: Comments on Blue Ridge Parkway Closure Related Stories United Way cuts ribbon on new home in SW Roanoke County Gene Marrano April 14, 2026 State asks you to hold off outdoor burning until May Evan Jones April 14, 2026 Messaging expert says referendum ads are designed to confuse Evan Jones April 14, 2026