Dip in donations leads to Red Kettle bell-ringing marathon Gene Marrano December 6, 2018 1 minute read A dip in Red Kettle contributions year to date versus 2017 has lead to a 48-hour bell-ringing marathon starting this morning. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Update: missing man found dead; appears to be self-inflicted woundNext: Poll: Almost 2/3 of Virginians like the state’s direction Related Stories Virginia Tech Education Expert Highlights Ways AI Might be Used Responsibly in Schools Emma Thomas August 7, 2026 CHIP of Roanoke Valley holds its 5th annual Back to School Celebration Gene Marrano August 6, 2026 Roanoke radiothon supports local families facing pediatric cancer Ian Price August 6, 2026