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 Roanoke County Police investigating after multi-vehicle crash on Franklin Road Clark Palmer February 2, 2026 0 Ella Langley to perform at the Salem Civic Center in June Clark Palmer February 2, 2026 0 Roanoke revises trash schedule, urges sidewalk clearing after storm Ian Price February 2, 2026 0