Flag retirement and Vets Day appreciation this Thursday Gene Marrano November 8, 2016 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 1 min read GoFest turns 15 this weekend in downtown Roanoke and at Explore Park Gene Marrano October 13, 2025 1 min read Tensions rise in Virginia governor’s race as Earle-Sears, Spanberger debate LGBTQ+ issues Web Staff October 13, 2025 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025