Roanoke-area events planned for World Autism Day Web Staff March 23, 2018 1 min read “Light It Up Blue” World Autism Day is one week from Monday on April 2nd. Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center is hosting a series of events to educate the public. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Share: Continue Reading Previous: “March for Our Lives” gun reform event planned for Roanoke regionNext: Griffith, Garrett voted against budget bill Trump signed Related Stories 1 min read Area dentists urge everyone to NOT use vapes and other nicotine products to reduce the chance of oral cancer Denise Membreno April 21, 2025 1 min read Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88 AP April 21, 2025 3 min read Roanoke Rambler brings on veteran journalist Todd Jackson as managing editor Ian Price April 19, 2025