With World Heart Day tomorrow a Blacksburg resident shares his story Gene Marrano September 28, 2020 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation 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 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026