David Seidel
News DirectorDavid Seidel is proud to lead the journalists at Radio IQ and WVTF as news director. David joined the newsroom in May 2017 and brings more than 20 years of experience in broadcast journalism in Virginia. Prior to joining Radio IQ David was an assistant news director, assignment manager and producer at WDBJ Television in Roanoke. He also worked as a reporter for WHSV Television in Harrisonburg. David graduated from Washington and Lee University in Lexington with degrees in journalism and history.
David and his family love to call the Roanoke Valley their home.
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Virginia Tech honored a new class of graduates Friday morning.The graduation address included a moment of criticism. -
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the Roanoke area have been holding relatively steady for the past few weeks. There have been some upticks, especially at a statewide level, though.
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COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations in the Roanoke area have been at a low, stable level for the past several weeks.But the director of the Roanoke City-Alleghany Health District says experts are watching omicron subvariant known as BA.2.
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A series of recommendations from a Department of Veterans Affairs study could mean major changes to veteran health care in Virginia.
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The Roanoke City-Alleghany Health District reported 382 new cases over the past week, down from nearly 650 the week before. Hospitalizations are down dramatically, as well.
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“At this point with the amount of immunity we have, with our vaccine immunity, with our natural immunity, I’m really hopeful that we’re looking to a healthy spring,” Dr. Cynthia Morrow said.
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The bill already passed the Senate. Following passage in the House Monday morning, Republican leaders walked the legislation to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office.
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An 18-year old was killed and four people were wounded in Friday night's shooting.
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The officers were identified as Bridgewater College Police Officer John Painter and Campus Safety Officer J.J. Jefferson.
