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: 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 Indie Bookstore Day on Saturday features local author – and his dark fantasy novel Gene Marrano April 25, 2025 1 min read 44-mile pilgrimage celebrates bio-diversity and the diversity in our community Denise Membreno April 25, 2025 1 min read Vaccination key to preventing any measles outbreak Gene Marrano April 24, 2025