NRV residents recognized in General Assembly for awareness campaign Gene Marrano February 18, 2025 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is on Trump’s listNext: Former church will become Trinity Commons, with affordable housing for seniors Related Stories 1 min read SNAP benefits reduction could impact thousands of Virginians Gene Marrano March 21, 2025 1 min read Botetourt County Parks and Rec launches new interactive map highlighting its outdoor amenities Denise Membreno March 21, 2025 1 min read Verge is now the Innovation Alliance Gene Marrano March 20, 2025