NRV residents recognized in General Assembly for awareness campaign Gene Marrano February 18, 2025 1 minute read Two New River Valley residents say Virginia is a “hot spot” for Alpha-gal Syndrome, a severe allergy triggered by tick bites. Their non-profit raising awareness was recently recognized at the General Assembly. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is on Trump’s listNext: Former church will become Trinity Commons, with affordable housing for seniors Related Stories CASPR Reports VA has lost Hundreds of Millions of Dollars due to Online Gambling Emma Thomas March 13, 2026 0 Fish for Lent – Taziki’s Mediterranean Restaurant on Franklin Road brings it back Gene Marrano March 12, 2026 0 Dr. Pepper Park gets off to early start in 2026 this weekend with Green Envy for St. Patrick’s Day celebration Gene Marrano March 12, 2026 0