Virginia Blood Services says extreme cold has played role in current blood shortage Clark Palmer January 5, 2018 1 minute read Virginia Blood Services says the extreme cold is taking a toll on their ability to provide blood products to Carilion. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: Mixed Va. reaction to Trump offshore oil drilling planNext: Kaine calls for a rehearing on pipelines Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026