With World Heart Day tomorrow a Blacksburg resident shares his story Gene Marrano September 28, 2020 1 min read Wayne Demspey Worner – submitted Tomorrow is “World Heart Day” and a Blacksburg resident who has a rare and often undiagnosed condition wants people to be aware of it – and take care of themselves as well. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Armstrong, Davis help Virginia rally past winless Duke 38-20Next: Critics blast Va-sponsored program inviting teens to text for sex info Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025