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 Cigar Lounge preparing to open in Downtown Roanoke Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 2 min read Salem VA Health Care System receives top scores in latest CMS hospital ratings Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 1 min read Local woman advocates for other childhood cancer survivors experiencing late effects of cancer treatment Denise Membreno September 5, 2025