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 Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026