Roanoke City Schools holds annual Convocation Gene Marrano August 12, 2014 1 min read Roanoke City Schools held its annual Convocation yesterday at the Civic Center – a pep rally of sorts for educators before the new school year starts next week. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Post navigation Previous: Board of Supervisors will hear from proponents of broadbandNext: Juror replaced in former Virginia governor’s trial Related Stories 1 min read Report of active shooter on UVA campus not supported after sweep by police Gene Marrano November 3, 2025 1 min read AG Jason Miyares responds to Cardinal News report on Commonwealth’s early release policy Clark Palmer November 3, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech professor questions longevity of Virginia’s emergency food assistance amid federal shutdown Web Staff November 3, 2025