Roanoke City Public Schools back in session Gene Marrano August 22, 2023 1 min 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. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Phone lines down for all Roanoke County schools and buildingsNext: Affordable housing complex coming to Salem Avenue in downtown Roanoke Related Stories 1 min read Consumer sentiment ticks up – tariffs impact not yet felt in full says RC economics professor Gene Marrano August 29, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City Sheriff Antonio Hash responds to accusations brought by his opponent Clark Palmer August 29, 2025 1 min read Local race for delegate may be among most competitive statewide Evan Jones August 29, 2025