Group looking to build new home for injured marine holds event in Roanoke this weekend Timothy Martin September 7, 2012 1 minute read Blue Ridge Veterans Celebration and Tunnel to Towers is holding a 5K race at Wasena Park this weekend. WFIR’s Starr Anderson says the proceeds will help build a house. Click here for more information. Share: Post navigation Previous: Allegiant pleased with Roanoke traffic, uncommitted about adding more Florida citiesNext: Pumpkin crop takes a hit Related Stories Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, wife dead in apparent murder-suicide Ian Price April 16, 2026 Gov. Spanberger’s proposed amendments to the Affordable Medicine Act could be costly for Virginians Emma Thomas April 16, 2026 Blue Ridge Marathon, Down by Downtown music fest preview Gene Marrano April 15, 2026