One Billion Rising takes a stand against violence towards women and girls Gene Marrano February 8, 2019 1 minute read Here in Roanoke and around the world on Sunday, people will stand up and speak out against violence towards women and girls. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more about “One Billion Rising”: Share: Post navigation Previous: Lawmakers reach deal that would return $976M to taxpayersNext: Northam tells cabinet he will not resign Related Stories 1 minute read Animal Angel Tree in Montgomery County looks to make Christmas brighter for shelter pets Gene Marrano December 17, 2025 0 1 minute read After Hanukkah attack in Australia, Radford political science chair weighs in on rising antisemitism Web Staff December 17, 2025 0 1 minute read More Macbeth, A Christmas Story at MMT, Roanoque Baroque and RBT’s The Nutcracker Gene Marrano December 17, 2025 0