Distracted driving in the spotlight for Roanoke police Gene Marrano March 29, 2016 1 minute read This Friday April 1st begins “Distracted Driving Awareness Month”. Roanoke City Police will hold a special rally next Monday. WFIR’s Bob Clark has the details: Share: Post navigation Previous: Role of media examined at discussion on safe communitiesNext: Well-known landlord dies, leaving a mixed bag legacy. Related Stories Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026