Roanoke honors 2025 citizen of the year Web Staff December 16, 2025 1 minute read An annual award recognizing an individual who goes above and beyond for the Roanoke community has returned with the announcement of the 2025 Roanoke Citizen of the Year. WFIR’s Conner Arthur has that story: Dr. Robert Brown – Courtesy of Carilion Clinic Share: Post navigation Previous: AARP Virginia warns of rising airline scams during holiday travelNext: Anthem says its ready to sit down with other parties help to lower health care costs in Virginia Related Stories Familiar voice returns to Salem RidgeYaks broadcast booth for 2026 season Web Staff January 30, 2026 0 Carilion Children’s trauma nurse urges safety first approach for those breaking out the Flexible Flyers this week Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0 Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Clark Palmer January 29, 2026 0