Red Cross volunteers take part in Disaster Institute in Roanoke Timothy Martin June 13, 2013 1 min read About 60 Red Cross volunteers from southwest and central Virginia are participating in a four day Disaster Institute in Roanoke. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has details. About the Author Timothy Martin View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: From t-ball to cornhole: Commonwealth Games add new events to attract new participantsNext: $3 million likely on the way to Roanoke to help pay Amtrak-related culvert cost Related Stories 2 min read Roanoke tourism hits record high, lowering resident tax burden Ian Price October 7, 2025 1 min read Latest Wason Center survey of likely voters shows statewide Democratic ticket still leads for Gov.-Lt. Gov.-AG Gene Marrano October 6, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Symphony Orchestra opens its new season with a Disco pops concert – and Beethoven’s outdoor musings Gene Marrano October 6, 2025