Four on the 4th goes virtual Gene Marrano May 20, 2020 1 min read COVID-19 physical distancing precautions this spring led to cancellation of many footraces in the Roanoke Valley. Others turned virtual, and now you can add Four on the 4th to that list, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Flood Warnings issued for Roanoke River, Roanoke regionNext: Roanoke homes urged to evacuate due to fear of dam failure Related Stories 1 min read Joy Powers launches bid to challenge Rep. Morgan Griffith in Virginia’s 9th District Web Staff November 17, 2025 1 min read Reports: Virginia Tech in talks with Former PSU Coach James Franklin Clark Palmer November 15, 2025 1 min read Explore Park set to shine as 7th annual Illuminights Winter Walk of Lights returns next Saturday Web Staff November 14, 2025