No need to panic over number of flu cases Gene Marrano February 6, 2017 1 min read Contrary to what might be happening elsewhere the flu has not reached epidemic levels in southwestern Virginia as WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Potential showdown on teacher pay loomingNext: Salem’s oldest building is about to get new life — and a tea room 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