Keep eyes safe while viewing Monday’s eclipse Gene Marrano August 18, 2017 1 minute read The “Great American Solar Eclipse” will be close to totality in the Roanoke area on Monday – but there are some precautions for those that will be looking as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke native says violence in Charlottesville feels like verge of “race war”Next: Charlottesville mayor wants General Assembly special session to take down Lee statue Related Stories Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026 Walk & Roll safety event is about showing kids how to be safe when walking or biking along busy roadways Gene Marrano April 8, 2026