Roanoke County, City hold active shooter workshop on Thursday Gene Marrano August 21, 2018 1 minute read Its a sign of recent times – workshops dealing with violence in the work-place and an active shooter. More on the upcoming session being hosted by Roanoke City and the county from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Bloggers Summit coming to Roanoke this fallNext: Police: Man tries to suffocate 4-month-old daughter Related Stories Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026