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 Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025
