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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts 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 17th annual Roanoke Greek Festival returns this month with new changes Web Staff September 8, 2025 1 min read Unemployment numbers creep up in Virginia Gene Marrano September 8, 2025 1 min read Suspect wanted in connection with fatal Northeast Roanoke shooting Clark Palmer September 8, 2025
