With World Heart Day tomorrow a Blacksburg resident shares his story Gene Marrano September 28, 2020 1 min read Wayne Demspey Worner – submitted Tomorrow is “World Heart Day” and a Blacksburg resident who has a rare and often undiagnosed condition wants people to be aware of it – and take care of themselves as well. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Armstrong, Davis help Virginia rally past winless Duke 38-20Next: Critics blast Va-sponsored program inviting teens to text for sex info 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