Melrose Fall Festival this Saturday Gene Marrano October 19, 2023 1 min read The 10th Melrose Fall Festival on Saturday will also include a contest to find Roanoke’s first “Youth Poet Laureate.” There’s plenty of free goodies as well. More on what’s become a very popular annual event, from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Continue Reading Previous: United Way of Roanoke Valley celebrates 100th anniversaryNext: Avoid myths and misconceptions during open enrollment Related Stories 1 min read The RDC celebrates 12 years with an afternoon of elegance and entertainment Denise Membreno May 14, 2025 1 min read Calfee Center will honor the 23/54 legacy of those who fought segregation Gene Marrano May 14, 2025 1 min read UPDATE: Missing teen Vanessa Mejia Dameron found safe in Roanoke Ian Price May 14, 2025