Rescue Mission has challenge grant Gene Marrano July 5, 2017 1 minute read Three days ago the Roanoke Rescue Mission passed a milestone – its 69th anniversary. There are more challenges ahead – and one is imminent as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: State police: 2 injured in central Virginia plane crashNext: Radford holds special 4th celebration Related Stories Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026