National Night Out is about building bridges, strengthening neighborhoods Gene Marrano August 6, 2019 1 min read Since the early 1980’s “National Night Out” has been celebrated in neighborhoods – focused on community awarewness and forging stronger bonds with public safety departments. It returns tonight and WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Descendants of Rockbridge County’s first settler return to honor and rememberNext: BBB warns of debt consolidation scams Related Stories 1 min read Still time to sign up for Drumstick Dash 5K to support Rescue Mission shelter, programs Gene Marrano November 13, 2025 1 min read Health Care policy advocate says ACA the best option right now Gene Marrano November 13, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech YMCA continues to aid SNAP families through “Corner Market” as federal shutdown ends Web Staff November 13, 2025