VA Senator calls for more resources to help state and local governments Clark Palmer May 22, 2020 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: Northam signals mandated face mask order is comingNext: “Multiple road hazards” close Blue Ridge Parkway in Roanoke area Related Stories 1 minute read VDOT to hold another “Pardon Our Dust” public meeting on I-81 lane additions in the Roanoke Valley Gene Marrano January 21, 2026 0 4 minutes read Roanoke business owners push back against proposed special events policy changes Clark Palmer January 21, 2026 0 1 minute read This weekend Theatre that makes think at The Bear … the 1956 wreck of the 611 at VMT … and The Brothers Grimm youth show coming to Attic Gene Marrano January 21, 2026 0