Roanoke County lights Christmas tree tonight Gene Marrano December 5, 2016 1 min read Its a Winter Wonderland – without the snow – as Roanoke County lights its Christmas tree tonight. The public is invited to celebrate. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Imprisoned former CIA officer fights conviction over leakNext: Virginia redistricting case goes before Supreme Court Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025