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: 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 Jefferson Center unveils eclectic new season, announces ticket dates Ian Price July 11, 2025 1 min read Banana Ball weekend begins at Salem Memorial Ballpark tonight Web Staff July 11, 2025 1 min read Virginia is the 4th Best State for Business according to CNBC Clark Palmer July 10, 2025