Officials discuss why Roanoke’s population shifted since census Web Staff April 1, 2022 1 min read After flirting with a population of 100,000, Roanoke City dipped below six figures over a tumultuous pandemic year, according to new census data. In conjunction with the online news source, The Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke County wants more feedback on the “200 plan”Next: Henrico County police officer dies after multi vehicle crash Related Stories 1 min read Vote for Harvest Blaque; Baroque choral music and RBT’s Snow White Gene Marrano June 4, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City Police investigating after car struck by gunfire Web Staff June 4, 2025 1 min read FEDUP gala welcomes Trayvon Martin’s mother as keynote speaker Gene Marrano June 3, 2025