Red Cross acquisition means more efficient blood donation services Gene Marrano June 2, 2019 1 minute read The summer months are one of the slowest times of the year when it comes to blood donations. The local American Red Cross chapter is hoping a recent acquisition makes a difference. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Minnesota Rep. wades into gun control battle againNext: Roanoke woman dies in Myrtle Beach after accident Related Stories Billy Strings surgery casts doubt on July performance in Roanoke Ian Price April 20, 2026 Delta Dental of Virginia awards $825,000 in grants to bolster Virginia’s safety net clinics Web Staff April 20, 2026 “Brady” hails new gun violence prevention laws in Virginia Gene Marrano April 20, 2026