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 Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026 Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026
