Dickens of a Christmas … and Elf on the Shelf returns this Friday Gene Marrano December 4, 2024 1 min read Come to one Dickens of a Christmas – or all 3 of them – beginning this Friday night in Downtown Roanoke. And keep an eye out for that Elf on the Shelf. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Holiday concerts, plays, ballet and more … ’tis the seasonNext: Roanoke youth football teams advance to nationals, seek community support 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