Roanoke City Schools open today Gene Marrano August 18, 2015 1 min read Roanoke City Schools superintendent Rita Bishop says she foresees “significant” gains in the coming academic year – which starts this morning. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has an update on what’s new: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Commonwealth Day of Gleaning this ThursdayNext: Elm Avenue work almost done Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke City to be site of Hands Off protest Clark Palmer April 4, 2025 1 min read The Salem Red Sox season opener is tonight Denise Membreno April 4, 2025 1 min read Save a life. Learn CPR Denise Membreno April 3, 2025