Immigrants grateful for U.S. citizenship Gene Marrano July 6, 2015 1 min read The United States celebrated another birthday over the weekend … several days earlier immigrants who have become citizens met at a cookout honoring their new country … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Cuba trade embargo debate reaches the Roanoke ValleyNext: World Changers and Rebuilding Together Roanoke team up again Related Stories 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 2 min read Teen sentenced following firearm incident at Franklin County High School Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 1 min read Virginia military wife calls on House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass bill to pay service members Clark Palmer October 9, 2025