It’s Pig Appreciation Day in Vinton Gene Marrano February 26, 2015 1 minute read ‘Sometimes it’s not easy keeping teenagers amused at the public library … that’s where events like Roanoke County’s “Pig Appreciation Day” can help. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Va. lawmakers approve budget with state pay raisesNext: Roanoke County Police ask help in finding illegal tire dumpers Related Stories Fork in the Market changes hands as longtime manager becomes owner Ian Price June 2, 2026 Roanoke Residential Fire and Explosion Determined to be Intentionally Set Web Staff June 1, 2026 Roanoke City councilman shares thoughts on current zoning code as discussions continue Web Staff June 1, 2026