Rev. R.R. Wilkinson honored by Roanoke City Emma Thomas March 21, 2023 1 min read Photo: Reverend R.R. Wilkinson from rrwilkinson.org A local civil rights leader has been posthumously recognized for his efforts in the Roanoke Valley. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: RCPD Chief Sam Roman to assume new role as assistant city managerNext: Burglar thwarted by home surveillance footage Related Stories 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025 1 min read Narrow 2023 loss turns into victory for Lily Franklin in Virginia’s 41st District Web Staff November 5, 2025 1 min read McNamara will return to Richmond; says he can work with Democrats Gene Marrano November 5, 2025