Local refugees will tell their stories on Saturday Gene Marrano June 16, 2015 1 minute read Local refugees – those who have fled from their countries – will gather in downtown Roanoke this Saturday to tell their stories – celebrating their heritage and their new home … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: This is deadline day to submit comments on proposed pipeline to federal regulatorsNext: New York man charged with attempted Roanoke robbery, impersonating police officer Related Stories The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026
