10-27-23 WFIR News Express

Officials with the VDH say a survey released shortly after the recent Blue Ridge Rock Festival received more than 3,000 responses and about 41% of those surveyed said "yes" to being sick with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea after the festival. Amid fighting in the Middle East, A former Virginia Governor believes the US must remain focused on helping Ukraine fight back against Russian aggression. Following Wednesday’s mass shooting in Maine, Governor Youngkin has ordered that flags remain at half-staff until sunset on Monday, October 30. With any final vote on a Federal budget for the new fiscal year already underway delayed by the lack of a Speaker of the House - and the inability to vote on spending bills - Virginia's senior US Senator says he'll take a wait-see attitude towards the new Republican speaker. Halloween is just days away. Some localities are opting to trick-or-treat tomorrow instead of October 31st. Whenever you head out to get your treats, WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno has a few Halloween safety tips.