Heart Ball a major fundraiser and social event Gene Marrano February 8, 2017 1 min read Last year the American Heart Association raised more than 71 million dollars nationwide through the annual “Heart Ball” – more on the local version coming soon from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Teen accused of Virginia girl’s slaying wants trial movedNext: Proposal to end governor’s authority to restore felons’ right advances in Richmond Related Stories 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025