As holidays near, Red Cross encourages you to donate blood Starr Anderson November 8, 2013 1 minute read The Red Cross sees a big decrease in blood donations during November, December and January. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has the details. Share: Post navigation Previous: Written bomb threat leads to Lord Botetourt lockdownNext: One thing seems certain in likely recount; there will be plenty of lawyers looking on Related Stories Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026