Roanoke honors 2025 citizen of the year Web Staff December 16, 2025 1 minute read An annual award recognizing an individual who goes above and beyond for the Roanoke community has returned with the announcement of the 2025 Roanoke Citizen of the Year. WFIR’s Conner Arthur has that story: Dr. Robert Brown – Courtesy of Carilion Clinic Share: Post navigation Previous: AARP Virginia warns of rising airline scams during holiday travelNext: Anthem says its ready to sit down with other parties help to lower health care costs in Virginia Related Stories Dr. Pepper Park gets off to early start in 2026 this weekend with Green Envy for St. Patrick’s Day celebration Gene Marrano March 12, 2026 0 Virginia Creeper Trail bringing millions to SWVA pre-Helene, VT Report Reads Emma Thomas March 12, 2026 0 General Assembly approves assault weapons ban as legislative session winds down Clark Palmer March 11, 2026 0