Vaccination key to preventing any measles outbreak Gene Marrano April 24, 2025 1 minute read An outbreak of measles – a rare occurence for many years – is centered in Texas and revolves around unvaccinated children. But the highly contagious disease has made its way to Virginia, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: 25 years of offering the public a behind-the-scenes look at how local artists createNext: 44-mile pilgrimage celebrates bio-diversity and the diversity in our community Related Stories Virginia Western’s new NC3 Leadership School designation means certificate programs with national recognition Gene Marrano July 2, 2026 A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition Emma Thomas July 2, 2026 As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts “Plan 26,” they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online Gene Marrano July 1, 2026