No-cost Financial Empowerment Center launches in Roanoke Ian Price July 28, 2020 1 min read Roanoke is celebrating the opening of its Financial Empowerment Center with a virtual ribbon cutting this afternoon. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke Valley sees increase in number of new coronavirus casesNext: Convenience stores face particular challenges during coin shortage Related Stories 1 min read GoFest turns 15 this weekend in downtown Roanoke and at Explore Park Gene Marrano October 13, 2025 1 min read Tensions rise in Virginia governor’s race as Earle-Sears, Spanberger debate LGBTQ+ issues Web Staff October 13, 2025 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025