NYC comic playing Roanoke this weekend has local roots Ian Price February 12, 2019 1 minute read A national comedian who’s headlining a show in Roanoke this weekend actually grew up not far down the road in Buena Vista. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: A link to more information about the show can be found by clicking here Share: Post navigation Previous: UVA bounces back; Tech struggling without RobinsonNext: Tech professor urges Northam to listen and learn on racial issues 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