Rev. R.R. Wilkinson honored by Roanoke City Emma Thomas March 21, 2023 1 minute read Photo: Reverend R.R. Wilkinson from rrwilkinson.org A local civil rights leader has been posthumously recognized for his efforts in the Roanoke Valley. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: RCPD Chief Sam Roman to assume new role as assistant city managerNext: Burglar thwarted by home surveillance footage Related Stories 3 minutes read Old Dominion University alumna killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 4 minutes read Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo returns this weekend with high-stakes competition Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 3 minutes read Radford University chair warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ as Venezuela transitions to new leadership Ian Price January 8, 2026 0