Juneteenth could be become a permanent holiday fixture Gene Marrano June 22, 2020 1 min read Governor Northam declared last Friday – June 19th or “Juneteenth” a state holiday for the first time. Roanoke City employees had off as well and it could become a permanent recognition next year, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Reorienting freshman orientation: schools like VT must adaptNext: One person dies from injures sustained during vehicle crash in Roanoke County Related Stories 1 min read Downed trees that closed Mill Mountain Zoo means a financial crunch Gene Marrano February 24, 2025 1 min read Gov. Youngkin promotes job resources for federal workers facing potential layoffs in Virginia Ian Price February 24, 2025 1 min read Showtimers presents Almost Maine opening Thursday Denise Membreno February 24, 2025
