“Southern Lights,” seen last week could return in future Gene Marrano May 15, 2024 1 minute read The Northern Lights that suddenly became “Southern Lights,” last week – courtesy of increased solar activity – could produce a sequel if conditions are right by next summer. A Virginia Tech professor spoke to WFIR’s Gene Marrano about that: Share: Post navigation Previous: The Tempest at Attic Productions, Rockabilly at VMT and Broadway in RoanokeNext: Adverse effects portal launches as underage ER visits for cannabis decline Related Stories Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026