Downtown Roanoke preps for the holiday season Gene Marrano November 25, 2019 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Bolt has different price, way to ride, and of course colorNext: Soering, Haysom granted parole for 1985 murders Related Stories 2 min read MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025 1 min read Melrose Plaza celebrates its official grand opening Gene Marrano July 31, 2025