April is Child Abuse Prevention Month Gene Marrano April 2, 2021 1 min read You may have seen those “pinwheel gardens” – like the one at Virginia Western Community College every April to show support for child abuse and neglect prevention. More about this month’s awareness campaign from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginians age 16+ eligible for COVID-19 vaccine on April 18Next: As Phase 1c rollout rolls on, health officials prepare for Phase2 Related Stories 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 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