Red Ribbon Week winners recognized with candlelight ceremony Gene Marrano November 9, 2018 1 min 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 1 min read Roanoke Symphony Orchestra launches school arts funding campaign to honor the late Rita Bishop Gene Marrano November 17, 2025 1 min read Joy Powers launches bid to challenge Rep. Morgan Griffith in Virginia’s 9th District Web Staff November 17, 2025 1 min read Reports: Virginia Tech in talks with Former PSU Coach James Franklin Clark Palmer November 15, 2025