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. Share: Post navigation Previous: Drones to compete autonomously in international challengeNext: Liberty planning research center at Bedford County facility Related Stories 1 min read New VT football coach James Franklin speaks during Board of Visitors meeting Clark Palmer November 18, 2025 2 min read Roanoke City Council denies rezoning for addiction treatment center Ian Price November 18, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech hires James Franklin to be next Head Football Coach Clark Palmer November 17, 2025