Downtown Roanoke preps for the holiday season Gene Marrano November 25, 2019 1 minute read Jamie Clark (left) from DRI/C Palmer photo Downtown Roanoke is a special place for many as the Christmas holiday season gets underway this week. More on some early details from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Hear the complete live in studio conversation below with DRI’s Jamie Clark: Share: Post navigation Previous: Bolt has different price, way to ride, and of course colorNext: Soering, Haysom granted parole for 1985 murders Related Stories Rail Yard Dawgs broadcaster Mitch Stewart relieved of duties after DWI charge Web Staff February 19, 2026 0 Retired area preacher vows to continue fighting for Autumn’s Law Clark Palmer February 19, 2026 0 Roanoke College Cannabis Studies program ready to pivot if retail marijuana sales become a reality in Virginia Gene Marrano February 19, 2026 0