Roanoke area homeless count is down Gene Marrano March 13, 2017 1 min read For the 5th straight year homelessness in our region has declined. An annual Point in Time count for homeless persons in the Roanoke Region takes place every year in January. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Drones to compete autonomously in international challengeNext: Liberty planning research center at Bedford County facility Related Stories 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025 1 min read Getting older can be expensive Gene Marrano September 17, 2025