ROA looks to lure back flyers Gene Marrano June 25, 2020 1 minute read ROA The COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home mandates in March put the brakes on many things – including a campaign encouraging more people to fly out of Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. An update on ROA from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: VT Department of Communication to become a school, and it makes a differenceNext: No new coronavirus cases or deaths reported in Roanoke Valley Related Stories Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026