Rail Yard Dawgs debut tonight Gene Marrano October 21, 2016 1 minute read Local pro hockey fans have waited a long time for this – a new team will take to the ice tonight when the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs debut. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia voter registration deadline extended through FridayNext: 5th District race could become crucial if Democrats come close to capturing House Related Stories RAM House invites Roanokers to join the Star City Challenge Gene Marrano March 30, 2026 0 The wage gap: in Virginia for every dollar a man earns, women are paid 74 cents. Gene Marrano March 30, 2026 0 Coffee truck owner frustrated with code enforcement in Roanoke City Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0