Block party this weekend in downtown Roanoke takes COVID-19 precautions Ian Price August 20, 2020 1 min read The first block party in downtown Roanoke is all about the light at the end of the pandemic. WFIR’s Ian Price has details: Photo from Facebook event About the Author Ian Price Editor Author's posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke Valley experiences double digit increase in new coronavirus casesNext: Downtown Sidewalk Sale returns on Saturday Related Stories 1 min read Danville City Councill member set on fire in workplace attack; suspect charged with attempted murder AP July 31, 2025 1 min read Norwich Recreation Center gets upgrade – and new mission Gene Marrano July 30, 2025 1 min read Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day to benefit Carilion Children’s Ian Price July 30, 2025