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 Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, wife dead in apparent murder-suicide Ian Price April 16, 2026 Gov. Spanberger’s proposed amendments to the Affordable Medicine Act could be costly for Virginians Emma Thomas April 16, 2026 Blue Ridge Marathon, Down by Downtown music fest preview Gene Marrano April 15, 2026