CreateAthon is back this weekend Gene Marrano October 14, 2015 1 min read A nationwide event called “CreateAthon” is back for a sixth year in Roanoke … as advertising and creative firms donate their services for a good cause … WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Reported Roanoke Co. aggravated assaults up this year — but police work may be one reason whyNext: Budget growth due in large part to Medicaid growth Related Stories 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025