Local police departments take part in the annual National Night Out Gene Marrano August 5, 2014 1 min read The “National Night Out” campaign began in 1984, an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities … it continues tonight in the Roanoke Valley, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke man quits GOP, will lead Sarvis Libertarian Senate campaignNext: Suspect in Va. Tech student’s death to be evaluated Related Stories 1 min read The Play That Goes Wrong at Attic Productions, Opera Roanoke presents Young Artists this weekend and Open Studios Botetourt Gene Marrano October 15, 2025 1 min read Beth Macy’s new book Paper Girl – a microcosm of what’s happened in America, in her own hometown Gene Marrano October 15, 2025 1 min read The reopening of the historic Colony House Motor Lodge Denise Membreno October 15, 2025