Roanoke City joins cohort focused on integrating immigrants into economy Gene Marrano January 10, 2019 1 minute read Roanoke has joined a select group of cities where the goal is developing strategies to integrate immigrants into the local economy – also fostering economic growth. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: STUDY: Maryland affected more than Virginia by shutdownNext: Ex-W&L student sues counselor after trying to kill himself Related Stories Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026