Downtown Roanoke preps for the holiday season Gene Marrano November 25, 2019 1 minute read Jamie Clark (left) from DRI/C Palmer photo Downtown Roanoke is a special place for many as the Christmas holiday season gets underway this week. More on some early details from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Hear the complete live in studio conversation below with DRI’s Jamie Clark: Share: Post navigation Previous: Bolt has different price, way to ride, and of course colorNext: Soering, Haysom granted parole for 1985 murders Related Stories 1 minute read Roanoke honors 2025 citizen of the year Web Staff December 16, 2025 0 1 minute read AARP Virginia warns of rising airline scams during holiday travel Web Staff December 16, 2025 0 1 minute read Norfolk Southern awards $100K in grants to Roanoke nonprofits to support local communities Web Staff December 15, 2025 0