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: 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 All is need is LOVE … in Roanoke County Gene Marrano September 18, 2025 2 min read Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by 12 Points in Virginia governor’s race, new poll finds Ian Price September 18, 2025 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025