A series on civil discourse debuts tonight Gene Marrano April 26, 2017 1 minute read The concept was conceived before the 2016 Presidential election – but the first in a hoped-for series of *civil* conversations is scheduled for tonight in Roanoke. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: City could officially declare that it’s not a sanctuary cityNext: Vinton to celebrate completion of downtown improvements Related Stories A missing bank deposit from 1992 and Louis Tudor finds its way to non-profit created to honor him Gene Marrano July 14, 2026 Freedom to Give is food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia Gene Marrano July 13, 2026 Roanoke County Police: Franklin Road Northbound Closed after Tractor Trailer crash Web Staff July 13, 2026