Roanoke City candidates debate – with a twist on Saturday Gene Marrano March 31, 2016 1 minute read They’re billing it as “The Great Roanoke City Debate”and this Saturday’s candidates forum is being moderated by teenagers. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke man arrested for Tuesday night shootingNext: Diesel fuel prices: much closer to regular gas than normal, but experts don’t expect that to last Related Stories Virginia assault weapons ban draws GOP criticism ahead of July 1 start Ian Price May 18, 2026 U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026