Drumstick Dash registration opens early to raise Rescue Mission funds Gene Marrano April 16, 2020 1 min read FB photo/Rescue Mission The Roanoke Rescue Mission’s Drumstick Dash 5k run-walk event on Thanksgiving morning normally doesn’t open its registration until late May or June – but that’s not the case this year as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Area priest contests removal over critical blogNext: Rural broadband expansion – as more work, learn and play at home Related Stories 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025