Roanoke City candidates debate – with a twist on Saturday Gene Marrano March 31, 2016 1 minute read They’re billing it as “The Great Roanoke City Debate”and this Saturday’s candidates forum is being moderated by teenagers. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke man arrested for Tuesday night shootingNext: Diesel fuel prices: much closer to regular gas than normal, but experts don’t expect that to last 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