Another record number for Roanoke Rescue Mission Bob Clark August 24, 2011 1 minute read Another record was set at the Roanoke Rescue Mission last night. CEO Joy Sylvester-Johnson says 421 people stayed in the emergency shelter last night, the most ever in its 63-year history. News/Talk 960’s Bob Clark has the details. [audio:https://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Rescue-Mission-Wrap-WEB.mp3|titles=Rescue Mission Wrap WEB] Share: Post navigation Previous: School officials: “Eat for Education” led to historic accreditationNext: Police hope surveillance video nabs motel room robbers Related Stories AEW Collision returns to Berglund Center tomorrow night Web Staff July 10, 2026 Roanoke Valley enters Step One voluntary water conservation as drought drains reservoirs Ian Price July 9, 2026 LewisGale debuts new sim center for training Gene Marrano July 8, 2026