Pivotal Virginia interracial marriage case turns 50 Ian Price June 9, 2017 1 min read Monday marks 50 years since a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling struck down laws here in Virginia that prohibited interracial marriage. WFIR’s Ian Price has more from a local civil rights expert: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: State Senator Frank Wagner on WFIR this morningNext: Bedrosian challenger thinks county spending on right track Related Stories 1 min read RSO Under the Stars, more Sylvia, Opera Roanoke – and History is Served Gene Marrano September 10, 2025 1 min read Virginia’s Blue Ridge Go Cross is back this weekend Gene Marrano September 9, 2025 1 min read 17th annual Roanoke Greek Festival returns this month with new changes Web Staff September 8, 2025