World Health Organization honors Roanoke native Henrietta Lacks Clark Palmer October 14, 2021 1 min read Credit: World Health Organization The World Health Organization has honored Roanoke native Henrietta Lacks, whose cancer cells have been used for scientific breakthroughs. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. Share: Continue Reading Previous: More stories from the COVID ICU frontlineNext: Strongman National Championships bring hundreds of competitors to Salem Related Stories 1 min read Save a life. Learn CPR Denise Membreno April 3, 2025 2 min read Wawa confirms Roanoke and Salem stores as Sheetz marks workplace milestone Ian Price April 2, 2025 1 min read Delphine Diallo in Roanoke Friday to open first US solo exhibit Denise Membreno April 2, 2025
