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. About the Author Clark Palmer Editor View All Posts Share: Post navigation Previous: VA clinic to be renamed after WWII hero Desmond T. DossNext: The Roanoke Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker Related Stories 1 min read Carilion now raising funds for an advanced therapy at new cancer center under construction Gene Marrano November 4, 2025 1 min read 2025 Virginia Election Results Ian Price November 4, 2025 1 min read Report of active shooter on UVA campus not supported after sweep by police Gene Marrano November 3, 2025