Juneteenth could be become a permanent holiday fixture Gene Marrano June 22, 2020 1 min read Governor Northam declared last Friday – June 19th or “Juneteenth” a state holiday for the first time. Roanoke City employees had off as well and it could become a permanent recognition next year, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Reorienting freshman orientation: schools like VT must adaptNext: One person dies from injures sustained during vehicle crash in Roanoke County Related Stories 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 1 min read Historic train photos at the Taubman, art at The Eye and Roanoque Baroque on Good Friday Gene Marrano April 16, 2025