New grant will be used in an attempt to shrink waistlines Gene Marrano August 20, 2014 1 min read A pediatrician at Carilion Clinic concerned about the number of obese children she was seeing led to a community coalition – Positive Action Towards Health – that has now recieved a $60,000 grant.WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the details: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Ex-Virginia governor’s finances examined at trialNext: Roanoke teen charged with attempted robbery of Walgreens; charges pending in sports bar robbery Related Stories 1 min read Sen. Tim Kaine criticizes Biden, Trump pardons, calls them ‘infinitely different Ian Price January 22, 2025 1 min read The Gauntlet 2025 is right around the corner: still time to sign up Gene Marrano January 21, 2025 1 min read Median home prices rise in Roanoke County Denise Membreno January 20, 2025
