Roanoke’s Weekend for Wilderness is here Gene Marrano September 22, 2014 1 min read The Wilderness Act became federal law 50 years ago … preserving millions of acres of wildlands … now comes “Roanoke’s Weekend for Wilderness.” WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: More information on events Share: Continue Reading Previous: Va. speaker blocks approval of Dem appointmentsNext: UPDATE: Home of man seen with missing UVa student searched again Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech student detained by ICE officers Clark Palmer July 16, 2025 1 min read Two injured during Northwest Roanoke shooting Clark Palmer July 15, 2025 1 min read Noke Van Co. literally rises from the ashes; cuts ribbon at new Riverdale home Gene Marrano July 15, 2025