Red Cross still facing critical blood shortage Starr Anderson July 28, 2016 1 minute read The American Red Cross hopes a small perk will motivate blood and platelet donors to give now and help put an end to a critical blood shortage. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Kaine speaks at DNC, accepts vice-presidential nominationNext: Vinton Police investigating possible murder-suicide Related Stories 1 minute read Writer’s conference this weekend, 2026 Attic Productions season features 8 plays, Gene Marrano January 14, 2026 0 1 minute read Adam Murphy formally launches campaign for 9th District Congressional seat Clark Palmer January 13, 2026 0 1 minute read Roanoke protestors call for ICE to be abolished following death of Renee Good Clark Palmer January 12, 2026 0