The Blood Connection expands to Virginia with Roanoke facility Ian Price March 26, 2024 1 minute read A new partner for Carilion to ensure that everyone who needs blood can get it cut the ribbon today in Roanoke. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The Blood Connection ribbon cutting in Roanoke. Share: Post navigation Previous: VT Women’s coach leaves for KentuckyNext: McAfee Knob trailhead bridge: it takes a village says Sen. Kaine Related Stories Black History Month films at the Grandin Theatre; Roanoke History Museum needs your vote, Brothers Grimm-Youth version opens this Thursday Gene Marrano January 28, 2026 0 The Entertainment District Focus Group examining long term future of Berglund Center complex Gene Marrano January 28, 2026 0 Virginia Citizens Defense League calls for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti Clark Palmer January 27, 2026 0