Rail Yard Dawgs debut tonight Gene Marrano October 21, 2016 1 minute read Local pro hockey fans have waited a long time for this – a new team will take to the ice tonight when the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs debut. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia voter registration deadline extended through FridayNext: 5th District race could become crucial if Democrats come close to capturing House Related Stories Virginia Western’s new NC3 Leadership School designation means certificate programs with national recognition Gene Marrano July 2, 2026 A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition Emma Thomas July 2, 2026 As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts “Plan 26,” they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online Gene Marrano July 1, 2026