Be prepared as new flu season gets underway Gene Marrano October 2, 2019 1 min read Dr Anthony Baffoe-Bonnie Carilion Yesterday was the “official” start of the annual flu season although the peak shouldn’t arrive for several months. A local physician says now is the time to get a flu shot, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Continue Reading Previous: UPDATE: Teen murder suspects turns himself inNext: Demolition of a Vinton business is the start of something much bigger Related Stories 1 min read The Roanoke Pinball Museum is celebrating 10 years and an expansion. Denise Membreno June 16, 2025 1 min read Feeding Southwest Virginia keeping a close eye on the US Senate’s work to President Trump’s budget proposal Denise Membreno June 13, 2025 1 min read Atheling Meadworks opens tasting room in downtown Roanoke Gene Marrano June 12, 2025