Roanoke City joins cohort focused on integrating immigrants into economy Gene Marrano January 10, 2019 1 minute read Roanoke has joined a select group of cities where the goal is developing strategies to integrate immigrants into the local economy – also fostering economic growth. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: STUDY: Maryland affected more than Virginia by shutdownNext: Ex-W&L student sues counselor after trying to kill himself Related Stories 4 minutes read Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo returns this weekend with high-stakes competition Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 3 minutes read Radford University chair warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ as Venezuela transitions to new leadership Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 1 minute read Del. Sam Rasoul Files Legislation to Expand Affordable Housing Availability in Roanoke City Clark Palmer January 7, 2026 0