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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Commonwealth Day of Gleaning this ThursdayNext: Elm Avenue work almost done Related Stories 1 min read “Trial of Shadows” a tale of spirit beings, serial killers, and supernatural horrors Denise Membreno October 14, 2025 2 min read Senator David Suetterlein and Delegate Joe McNamara Oppose Roanoke’s pursuit of Casino Clark Palmer October 14, 2025 2 min read Roanoke considering bringing a casino to the Berglund Special Events Center Gene Marrano October 14, 2025