Roanoke County residents use candlelight vigil to spread peace and light during holiday season Clark Palmer December 24, 2024 1 minute read As we prepare to celebrate Christmas tomorrow, a Roanoke County resident is helping her community embrace peace and light. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer. Share: Post navigation Previous: Rescue Mission preps for Christmas feast … and a visit from Santa tonightNext: Expert highlights ways to reduce wildfire risks in Virginia 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