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. About the Author Clark Palmer Editor View All Posts 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 17th annual Roanoke Greek Festival returns this month with new changes Web Staff September 8, 2025 1 min read Unemployment numbers creep up in Virginia Gene Marrano September 8, 2025 1 min read Suspect wanted in connection with fatal Northeast Roanoke shooting Clark Palmer September 8, 2025
