Keep eyes safe while viewing Monday’s eclipse Gene Marrano August 18, 2017 1 min read The “Great American Solar Eclipse” will be close to totality in the Roanoke area on Monday – but there are some precautions for those that will be looking as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke native says violence in Charlottesville feels like verge of “race war”Next: Charlottesville mayor wants General Assembly special session to take down Lee statue Related Stories 1 min read Batman actor Michael Keaton endorses 6th District Congressional candidate Beth Macy Clark Palmer November 20, 2025 0 1 min read Are you interested in an RSO inclusive adult ensemble? Denise Membreno November 20, 2025 0 1 min read Healing Strides of Virginia continues to tweak its programs serving veterans often in crisis Gene Marrano November 20, 2025 0