Roanoke Welcoming Week promotes inclusiveness Gene Marrano September 17, 2018 1 minute read As part of “National Welcoming Week” the City of Roanoke and local partners are hosting a series of events designed to bring immigrants, refugees and natural-born residents together. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke-area trucker dies when CSX train strikes rig parked across tracksNext: Flood warning for Roanoke River; emergency shelter open in city Related Stories Governor defends existing Google data center deals amid Roanoke-area protests Ian Price April 30, 2026 Pediatric ABA Program for young children with autism arrives in Roanoke later this year Gene Marrano April 30, 2026 VA Drivers Raise $115,000 for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Emma Thomas April 30, 2026