International Women’s Day observed locally Gene Marrano March 6, 2015 1 min read “International Women’s Day” has been observed for over a century, but the organizer for Sunday’s event in Roanoke says this may be the first-ever here … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Zoo meets matching grant challengeNext: Salem man charged after police pursuit Related Stories 1 min read Music by Carl Perkins, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the Trinkle Main Stage Denise Membreno September 16, 2025 1 min read Food Pantry Fundraiser Tour coming to Mountain View Community Garden this weekend Gene Marrano September 16, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025