With World Heart Day tomorrow a Blacksburg resident shares his story Gene Marrano September 28, 2020 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation 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 minute read Del. Sam Rasoul Files Legislation to Expand Affordable Housing Availability in Roanoke City Clark Palmer January 7, 2026 0 1 minute read Flu cases peaked locally around Christmas Gene Marrano January 7, 2026 0 1 minute read Five years after Jan. 6, former Virginia congresswoman speaks out Web Staff January 7, 2026 0