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. About the Author Clark Palmer Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Northam signals mandated face mask order is comingNext: “Multiple road hazards” close Blue Ridge Parkway in Roanoke area Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025