SCLC King banquet honors local activists Gene Marrano January 16, 2017 1 minute read For the 22nd year the Roanoke Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference honored those working to make a difference at its Dr. Martin Luther King Banquet Junior banquet. WFIR’s Gene Marrano with that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Improper use of “Adderall” is leading some to try MethNext: Man arrested for hiding two bottles of booze in pants, walking out of ABC store Related Stories Multi-unit development in the City of Roanoke overcomes legal challenge Gene Marrano June 4, 2026 National D-Day Memorial marks 82nd anniversary Ian Price June 3, 2026 RBT’s Sleeping Beauty, Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival, Paint Fincastle this weekend Gene Marrano June 3, 2026