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 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026