Roanoke City Public Schools back in session Gene Marrano August 22, 2023 1 minute read The first bell has rung on the new school year in Roanoke City. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports students are still recovering from learning loss due to the pandemic. Share: Post navigation Previous: Phone lines down for all Roanoke County schools and buildingsNext: Affordable housing complex coming to Salem Avenue in downtown Roanoke Related Stories Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026
