VA Senator calls for more resources to help state and local governments Clark Palmer May 22, 2020 1 min read One of Virginia’s Democratic US Senators says it is time to provide financial relief to state and local governments as they deal with the fallout from the pandemic. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Northam signals mandated face mask order is comingNext: “Multiple road hazards” close Blue Ridge Parkway in Roanoke area Related Stories 2 min read The Cans for Critters fundraiser helps the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke Denise Membreno May 2, 2025 1 min read A student led effort turns Roanoke College into a Bee Campus Denise Membreno May 2, 2025 1 min read Roanoke’s Gun Violence Prevention Commission hopes remembering cold case victims brings answers and peace Denise Membreno May 1, 2025