Roanoke City sees reduction in gun violence since last year Alex Torres September 4, 2024 1 min read During the Public Safety Briefing given to City Council, Roanoke’s Police Chief told the Council yesterday that there has been a decrease in gun violence. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: About the Author Alex Torres Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Unique job fair today focused on downtown jobsNext: OkraFest celebrates End of Summer harvest Related Stories 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025 1 min read Getting older can be expensive Gene Marrano September 17, 2025