Roanoke area homeless count is down Gene Marrano March 13, 2017 1 minute 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 Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026