Peace and Hope meeting the first of many says organizer Gene Marrano January 25, 2018 1 min read The first “Peace and Hope” community meeting on Monday night won’t be the last says one of the organizers – who also said progress was made towards an “action plan” for northwest Roanoke. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Update on Starlite Motel murder in RoanokeNext: Smoking bill with Roanoke roots passes State Senate Related Stories 1 min read Miss America, Miss Virginia, and Miss Virginia’s Teen talk service, sisterhood, and pageant week in Roanoke Ian Price June 27, 2025 1 min read Tickets are on sale for the 2025-26 season at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech Denise Membreno June 27, 2025 1 min read Update: UVA’s President resigns over battle with Trump administration on DEI Clark Palmer June 27, 2025