Heywood Fralin named Roanoke Citizen of the Year Clark Palmer December 17, 2024 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: VA clinic to be renamed after WWII hero Desmond T. DossNext: The Roanoke Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker Related Stories The Lebanese Festival returns May 29-31 Gene Marrano May 26, 2026 Roanoke mayor speaks on privacy concerns over new surveillance tools Web Staff May 26, 2026 Stephanie Moon Reynolds officially launches campaign for Roanoke City Council Web Staff May 25, 2026