Red Cross volunteers take part in Disaster Institute in Roanoke Timothy Martin June 13, 2013 1 min read About 60 Red Cross volunteers from southwest and central Virginia are participating in a four day Disaster Institute in Roanoke. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has details. About the Author Timothy Martin View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: From t-ball to cornhole: Commonwealth Games add new events to attract new participantsNext: $3 million likely on the way to Roanoke to help pay Amtrak-related culvert cost Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech Linebacker Caleb Woodson charged with DWI Clark Palmer August 26, 2025 1 min read Roanoke nonprofit to host ‘Dining with Dignity’ event for unsheltered community Ian Price August 26, 2025 3 min read Roanoke College responds to claims made by Attorney General Jason Miyares Clark Palmer August 25, 2025