David Seidel

News Director

David 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.

Virginia, MVP Announce Agreement for Stricter Monitoring

By • Oct 11, 2019
mountainvalleypipeline.info

A settlement with the state will put the Mountain Valley Pipeline under stricter monitoring.

The deal was announced Friday by the Attorney General’s Office.

State Review Recommends Changes to Improve Jail Oversight

By • Sep 17, 2019
Dave Nakayama / Creative Commons

Virginia does a thorough job of inspecting local and regional jails and investigating deaths inside those facilities.

But a state review finds better coordination could improve oversight of the jail system.

Coalition Calls for East-West Passenger Rail Service in Virginia

By • Sep 10, 2019
David Seidel/Radio IQ

A coalition of economic, environmental and transportation groups are calling for new passenger rail service in Virginia.

Data Collection And Sharing Are Newest Tools To Fight Opioid Abuse

By • Aug 26, 2019
David Seidel/Radio IQ

A data sharing platform aimed at fighting opioid abuse and addiction is being expanded into southwest Virginia.

What to Expect From This Week's Special Legislative Session

By & • Jul 8, 2019
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Lawmakers will be returning to Richmond once again this week to consider gun-control legislation in the wake of the Virginia Beach shooting.

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