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 Virginia is now the first state in the south and the 15th nationwide to create a paid family and medical leave program Gene Marrano May 13, 2026 Roanoque Baroque season finale, History Museum photography exhibition open to all, Local Colors is this Saturday Gene Marrano May 13, 2026 Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026