Science Festival returns to Roanoke Gene Marrano September 24, 2015 1 min read The second annual Virginia Science Festival kicks off a month-long run across the state with its signature event on Saturday in Roanoke – and Carilion is a major player as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia joins task force to combat heroin distributionNext: Flatline the Pipeline group plans festival Related Stories 1 min read Teen arrested after fatal shooting in Southwest Roanoke City Web Staff August 4, 2025 2 min read MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025