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 2 min read The Cans for Critters fundraiser helps the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke Denise Membreno May 2, 2025 1 min read A student led effort turns Roanoke College into a Bee Campus Denise Membreno May 2, 2025 1 min read Roanoke’s Gun Violence Prevention Commission hopes remembering cold case victims brings answers and peace Denise Membreno May 1, 2025