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 Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025