As holidays near, Red Cross encourages you to donate blood Starr Anderson November 8, 2013 1 minute read The Red Cross sees a big decrease in blood donations during November, December and January. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has the details. Share: Post navigation Previous: Written bomb threat leads to Lord Botetourt lockdownNext: One thing seems certain in likely recount; there will be plenty of lawyers looking on Related Stories Carilion, FBRI host workshop on latest treatment options for some forms of cancer Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 Miss Virginia, Miss Virginia’s Teen competition this weekend at Berglund Center Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 2026 Fourth of July fireworks guide: Roanoke, Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake and Southwest Virginia Ian Price June 26, 2026