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: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Zoo meets matching grant challengeNext: Salem man charged after police pursuit Related Stories 1 min read Vaccination key to preventing any measles outbreak Gene Marrano April 24, 2025 1 min read 25 years of offering the public a behind-the-scenes look at how local artists create Denise Membreno April 24, 2025 1 min read Open Studios Roanoke tour, RSO’s Portraits of America and storytelling festival at Camp Bethel Gene Marrano April 23, 2025