Block party this weekend in downtown Roanoke takes COVID-19 precautions Ian Price August 20, 2020 1 min read The first block party in downtown Roanoke is all about the light at the end of the pandemic. WFIR’s Ian Price has details: Photo from Facebook event About the Author Ian Price Editor Author's posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke Valley experiences double digit increase in new coronavirus casesNext: Downtown Sidewalk Sale returns on Saturday Related Stories 1 min read Shrek the Musical at MMT, more Leaving Iowa – and weekend two for Guys and Dolls Gene Marrano July 30, 2025 1 min read GWRABA to cohost Commonwealth Day of Play with the Governor’s Office Denise Membreno July 30, 2025 1 min read Carilion will build its first standalone Emergency Departments in Franklin, Botetourt Counties Gene Marrano July 29, 2025