Gun violence in Roanoke a major story this past year Gene Marrano December 31, 2019 1 min read TSA photo One of the major issues in the spotlight this past year locally was gun violence in the City of Roanoke. It led to the formation of a citizen-led focus group and several action items, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke 100 Miler challenge is back: attention couch potatoesNext: Skins to hire Ron Rivera as head coach Related Stories 1 min read Organ Donation Awareness Night is personal for the Salem Red Sox Denise Membreno April 17, 2025 1 min read Area nonprofits need your help, Give Roanoke is coming up Denise Membreno April 16, 2025 1 min read Warner hears from veterans on a swing through the Roanoke Valley Gene Marrano April 16, 2025