Diversity expert coming to North Cross School Starr Anderson August 16, 2016 1 min read Dr. Gene Batiste North Cross School in Roanoke is welcoming a senior consultant who specializes in diversity and inclusion, leadership, and trust development. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has details on how you can take part in the conversation. About the Author Starr Anderson View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: More than 20 dogs rescued from NC home to be helped recover in RoanokeNext: Wings and things: Roanoke Wingfest returns this weekend Related Stories 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 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