Flag retirement and Vets Day appreciation this Thursday Gene Marrano November 8, 2016 1 minute read A solemn ceremony – coupled with a celebration for Veterans of military service. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on a special event this Thursday: Share: Post navigation Previous: Record number of voters expected at the polls in VirginiaNext: Griffith gains fourth term in 9th District, says jobs remain top priority Related Stories Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026