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 Roanoker’s latest novel is a collaboration with his grandaughter Gene Marrano December 26, 2025 0 1 minute read Harrison Museum in soft opening mode, Taubman’s big NYE bash and still time to check out Deck the Doors at History Museum Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0 1 minute read Salem RidgeYaks GM is a Hall of Famer Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0