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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts 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 Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025 1 min read Getting older can be expensive Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Music by Carl Perkins, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the Trinkle Main Stage Denise Membreno September 16, 2025
