Red Ribbon Week winners recognized with candlelight ceremony Gene Marrano November 9, 2018 1 minute read The annual “Red Ribbon Week” observance in local schools puts the spotlight on youth substance abuse. 24 area schools competed for Red Ribbon Awards – and six will be honored on Sunday as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Your chance to stock up on Greek goodies for the holidaysNext: Seven charged for multiple break-ins at same SML home Related Stories U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026