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 About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts 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 17th annual Roanoke Greek Festival returns this month with new changes Web Staff September 8, 2025 1 min read Unemployment numbers creep up in Virginia Gene Marrano September 8, 2025 1 min read Suspect wanted in connection with fatal Northeast Roanoke shooting Clark Palmer September 8, 2025