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 311 to headline Budweiser Summer Series at Roanoke’s Elmwood Park Ian Price July 7, 2026 Preparing for the “third stage” of life Gene Marrano July 7, 2026 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships looking for more volunteers Gene Marrano July 6, 2026
