Ever thought about starting a neighborhood watch? Gene Marrano June 17, 2014 1 minute read There are almost 50 neighborhood watches operating in Roanoke … the newest in southwest city near Virginia Western Community College. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: School safety a major issue at leadership conferenceNext: Fighting in Iraq may impact what you pay at the pump this summer Related Stories 200-year-old farmhouse may be saved; Water Authority releases data on Google data center water use Gene Marrano February 25, 2026 0 New FEMA map may change your need for flood insurance Denise Membreno February 24, 2026 0 VWCC, MGCC team up for joint CDL program, looking to grow professional driver workforce Gene Marrano February 24, 2026 0