Flu season locally: not too bad so far but take precautions anyway Gene Marrano January 17, 2020 1 minute read Good news: there is no major outbreak of the flu to date in the Roanoke area says the director of infection control within the Carilion Clinic system. But the flu season still has several months to go. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: Share: Post navigation Previous: How much tax $ will Virginia raise and where will it go?Next: FarmBurguesa Grandin location has grand opening today Related Stories Inmate found dead in cell at Western Virginia Regional Jail Gene Marrano March 25, 2026 0 Opera Roanoke presents Hansel and Gretel, Dr. Pepper Park expects banner year, celebrate Nowruz this Saturday Gene Marrano March 25, 2026 0 Lishy’s Gift carries on in her memory by bringing comfort to other young adults battling cancer Gene Marrano March 25, 2026 0