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 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026