Why you should take an encounter with a bat seriously Timothy Martin September 26, 2012 1 minute read This week is Rabies Awareness Week. The Virginia Department of Health is stressing safety when it comes to bats. WFIR’s Timothy Martin explains why. Share: Post navigation Previous: C-SPAN brings 2012 campaign to Roanoke campusesNext: Jobs, college costs on minds of students in this year’s election Related Stories Salem RidgeYaks to host inaugural fan fest tomorrow at Salem Memorial Ballpark Web Staff March 20, 2026 0 SupNoke launches as free Roanoke Valley event hub Ian Price March 19, 2026 0 New Roanoke coffee truck excited to be part of community that supports small business Clark Palmer March 19, 2026 0