Rescue Mission taking extra precautions with guests, staff, volunteers these days Gene Marrano April 6, 2020 1 min read Every day the Roanoke Rescue Mission welcomes several hundred people for a hot meal and for many, a bed at night. So what extra precautions are they taking in light of COVID-19? WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with the Rescue Mission’s CEO: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Fire damages Roanoke County homeNext: Tonight’s COVID-19 broadcast is historic Roanoke cooperative effort Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025