Roanoke just barely ranked on fastest-growing cities study Ian Price October 24, 2017 1 minute read A Wallethub study of the top 500 fastest-growing cities in the U.S. includes Roanoke. More from WFIR’s Ian Price: Share: Post navigation Previous: Man sentenced for killing bald eagle in VirginiaNext: Rock & Roll Diner celebrates stand-alone home Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026