Gun violence in Roanoke a major story this past year Gene Marrano December 31, 2019 1 min read TSA photo One of the major issues in the spotlight this past year locally was gun violence in the City of Roanoke. It led to the formation of a citizen-led focus group and several action items, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke 100 Miler challenge is back: attention couch potatoesNext: Skins to hire Ron Rivera as head coach Related Stories 1 min read Come out to touch a truck, smash a junk car or ride a bucket truck! Denise Membreno August 7, 2025 1 min read Mill Mountain Zoo unveils a pair of Red Ruffed Lemurs Gene Marrano August 7, 2025 1 min read AAA partners with Washington Commanders to launch MVP Membership Web Staff August 7, 2025