Vaccination key to preventing any measles outbreak Gene Marrano April 24, 2025 1 min read An outbreak of measles – a rare occurence for many years – is centered in Texas and revolves around unvaccinated children. But the highly contagious disease has made its way to Virginia, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: 25 years of offering the public a behind-the-scenes look at how local artists createNext: 44-mile pilgrimage celebrates bio-diversity and the diversity in our community Related Stories 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025