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 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026
