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 Governor defends existing Google data center deals amid Roanoke-area protests Ian Price April 30, 2026 Pediatric ABA Program for young children with autism arrives in Roanoke later this year Gene Marrano April 30, 2026 VA Drivers Raise $115,000 for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Emma Thomas April 30, 2026