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: Continue Reading Previous: Board of Supervisors will hear from proponents of broadbandNext: Juror replaced in former Virginia governor’s trial Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025