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 Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025