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: Post navigation Previous: More stories from the COVID ICU frontlineNext: Strongman National Championships bring hundreds of competitors to Salem Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke councilman opposes sales tax hike, speed cameras, and Berglund casino plans Web Staff December 4, 2025 0 1 min read The Nutcracker(s) … Best Christmas Pageant Ever and the RSO’s Holiday Pops at Salem Civic Center Gene Marrano December 3, 2025 0 1 min read Virginia Education Secretary tours Lab School at Roanoke College Gene Marrano December 3, 2025 0
