Roanoke needs votes for Top Towns award Gene Marrano August 31, 2015 1 min read The Roanoke area is in a battle with Morgantown, West Virginia in Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine Top Towns Contest. WFIR’s Bob Clark reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia Tech to honor Parker, Ward with helmet decals for Ohio State gameNext: UPDATE: One of two men wanted in Roanoke shooting now in custody 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