Flu season locally: not too bad so far but take precautions anyway Gene Marrano January 17, 2020 1 min 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 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025