Heywood Fralin named Roanoke Citizen of the Year Clark Palmer December 17, 2024 1 min read The man who played a role in creating Roanoke’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute has been named the Star City’s citizen of the year. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer. Share: Continue Reading Previous: VA clinic to be renamed after WWII hero Desmond T. DossNext: The Roanoke Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker Related Stories 1 min read More manufacturing jobs coming to Botetourt County Gene Marrano March 25, 2025 1 min read Kaine rips White House over Signal App leak to journalist Gene Marrano March 25, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City debuts new e-buses Gene Marrano March 25, 2025