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 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 Taubman Museum honors two people with ties to museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026