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 Contest and Art Show gives high school students an opportunity to show their welding skills Denise Membreno May 5, 2025 1 min read Fatal crash under investigation in Northwest Roanoke Web Staff May 5, 2025 1 min read Countdown to Real ID deadline Denise Membreno May 5, 2025