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 New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026
