Roanoke’s first inner-city swim team will host a special meet Gene Marrano July 17, 2014 1 minute read Its the “Battle of the Roanoke Stars,” at the Washington Park pool this Saturday, a swim team fundraiser with city councilman Sherman Lea as Master of Ceremonies. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Lane closure on I81 North to affect morning commuteNext: Jefferson Center has announced the line-up for its 13th season Related Stories 3 minutes read Virginia’s largest business program and competition readies for another year Denise Membreno January 20, 2026 0 1 minute read A Longer Listen with Vicki Gardner, who writes about that fateful day in August 2015 and its aftermath in memoir, Survival Has Consequences. Gene Marrano January 20, 2026 0 1 minute read Yes, Center in the Square IS moving away from a museum-heavy space to one based on interactive entertainment: its intentional Gene Marrano January 19, 2026 0