World Health Organization honors Roanoke native Henrietta Lacks Clark Palmer October 14, 2021 1 min read Credit: World Health Organization The World Health Organization has honored Roanoke native Henrietta Lacks, whose cancer cells have been used for scientific breakthroughs. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. About the Author Clark Palmer Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: More stories from the COVID ICU frontlineNext: Strongman National Championships bring hundreds of competitors to Salem Related Stories 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 2 min read Teen sentenced following firearm incident at Franklin County High School Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 1 min read Virginia military wife calls on House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass bill to pay service members Clark Palmer October 9, 2025
