Rescue Mission has challenge grant Gene Marrano July 5, 2017 1 min read Three days ago the Roanoke Rescue Mission passed a milestone – its 69th anniversary. There are more challenges ahead – and one is imminent as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: State police: 2 injured in central Virginia plane crashNext: Radford holds special 4th celebration Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech hires James Franklin to be next Head Football Coach Clark Palmer November 17, 2025 1 min read Adult cannabis retail system set to move from studies to implementation Ian Price November 17, 2025 1 min read Veteran Ken Mitchell announces campaign for 6th District Democratic nomination Clark Palmer November 17, 2025