Local police departments take part in the annual National Night Out Gene Marrano August 5, 2014 1 min read The “National Night Out” campaign began in 1984, an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities … it continues tonight in the Roanoke Valley, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke man quits GOP, will lead Sarvis Libertarian Senate campaignNext: Suspect in Va. Tech student’s death to be evaluated Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke City Mayor Joe Cobb launches Hope and Home task force to address homelessness Clark Palmer August 5, 2025 1 min read Get Out of Town to Pipestem Resort State Park for a ziplining thrill Web Staff August 5, 2025 1 min read National Night Out events Denise Membreno August 4, 2025