Ever thought about starting a neighborhood watch? Gene Marrano June 17, 2014 1 minute read There are almost 50 neighborhood watches operating in Roanoke … the newest in southwest city near Virginia Western Community College. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: School safety a major issue at leadership conferenceNext: Fighting in Iraq may impact what you pay at the pump this summer Related Stories Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, wife dead in apparent murder-suicide Ian Price April 16, 2026 Gov. Spanberger’s proposed amendments to the Affordable Medicine Act could be costly for Virginians Emma Thomas April 16, 2026 Blue Ridge Marathon, Down by Downtown music fest preview Gene Marrano April 15, 2026