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 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