NYC comic playing Roanoke this weekend has local roots Ian Price February 12, 2019 1 minute read A national comedian who’s headlining a show in Roanoke this weekend actually grew up not far down the road in Buena Vista. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: A link to more information about the show can be found by clicking here Share: Post navigation Previous: UVA bounces back; Tech struggling without RobinsonNext: Tech professor urges Northam to listen and learn on racial issues Related Stories Virginia Tech President Tim Sands set to step down Clark Palmer April 9, 2026 Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026