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 Two polls show tightening races for statewide positions Gene Marrano October 21, 2025 1 min read Federal shutdown could mean delay for SNAP benefits in November Gene Marrano October 21, 2025 2 min read Local moving company’s third annual “Movers for Mutts” donation drive enters final weeks Ian Price October 21, 2025