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 2 min read Integer to expand in Salem, bringing 83 new advanced manufacturing jobs Ian Price April 15, 2025 1 min read Matching grant challenge for non-profit with a passion for Baroque era music Gene Marrano April 15, 2025 1 min read The Grove offers a home and treatment for pregnant women and new moms battling substance abuse Gene Marrano April 14, 2025