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.

Stoney: Richmond Ready to "Cautiously" Enter Phase One Friday

By • 6 hours ago

Richmond’s mayor  believes the city can cautiously begin reopening on Friday.

Health Department says Missing Zip Codes to Blame for Roanoke's Low Testing Numbers

By • May 26, 2020
AP Photo/Steve Helber

Recordkeeping errors may be to blame for the Roanoke City Health District’s low COVID-19 testing numbers.

Northam Issues Mask Mandate, Richmond Ready for Phase One but No Additional Restrictions

By & • May 26, 2020

During a news conference Tuesday, Governor Ralph Northam said masks will soon be required for indoor, public spaces.

COVID-19 Cases Push Past 36,000; Northam Faces Criticism for Mask-less Visit

By • May 24, 2020
CDC

The number of COVID-19 cases in Virginia pushed past the 36,000 mark Sunday.  Meanwhile, Governor Ralph Northam faced criticism for not wearing a mask during a visit to Virginia Beach.

Northam Outlines Efforts to Ramp Up Testing, Potential Mask Mandate Coming Next Week

By & • May 22, 2020

Virginia added 813 new cases of COVID-19 to its tally on Friday, raising the state's total to nearly 35,000.

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