Red Cross acquisition means more efficient blood donation services Gene Marrano June 2, 2019 1 min read The summer months are one of the slowest times of the year when it comes to blood donations. The local American Red Cross chapter is hoping a recent acquisition makes a difference. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Minnesota Rep. wades into gun control battle againNext: Roanoke woman dies in Myrtle Beach after accident Related Stories 1 min read Elections forecaster believes recent VA Gov polls don’t tell the whole story Clark Palmer May 23, 2025 3 min read RC POLL: Spanberger leads Earle-Sears in early poll; Political anxiety increases Clark Palmer May 22, 2025 1 min read Hit the road early, or late, this Memorial Day weekend says Triple A Gene Marrano May 22, 2025