Roanoke College moving forward with memorial to enslaved individuals Emma Thomas February 24, 2023 1 minute read After nearly two years of research, a local college is one step closer to memorializing its past. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Education expert: ‘Grow your own’ solutions to shortage neededNext: Eureka Recreation Center rebuild gets closer to final design Related Stories Baby Buri author brings her illustrated books to Roanoke Gene Marrano June 9, 2026 VA250 close to home – In Depth. Who was Andrew Lewis? Gene Marrano June 9, 2026 Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026