More travelers will take to the road for Memorial Day weekend Gene Marrano May 25, 2022 1 minute read Despite record high gas prices near 90 percent of all Memorial Day weekend travelers will be taking to the road over the next few days. An update from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Gunman kills 19 children, 2 adults in Texas school rampageNext: Roanoke City “leading the way” in gun lock safety messaging Related Stories Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026