New product line offers defense for women Gene Marrano December 1, 2014 1 min read Move over “Damsel in Distress,” … its time for “Damsel in Defense” – products like like stun guns, whistles and pepper spray, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Check out link to Damsel in Distress “Hermergency” products About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke County woman dies in car accidentNext: ACLU says sexting should not be a crime Related Stories 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025