Red Cross looking for blood donations Gene Marrano January 12, 2016 1 minute read Winters are always tough on blood donations – not to mention the Christmas holiday season and many other factors such as sickness and weather delays – more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: New community initiative announced this morningNext: Norfolk Southern consolidates two Virginia divisions into one based in Roanoke Related Stories Virginia assault weapons ban draws GOP criticism ahead of July 1 start Ian Price May 18, 2026 U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026