Roanoke Kiwanis stills needs some funding to complete playground Gene Marrano April 1, 2020 1 minute read Melrose Playground- FB photo The Kiwanis Club of Roanoke was “90 percent of the way” towards its $400,000 fundraising goal for the new playground it is paying for outside the new Melrose Library – before COVID-19 slowed things down, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Local businesses adapting to new reality says Chamber directorNext: Roanoke to close all paved greenways in coronavirus response Related Stories 1 minute read Washington Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury leaving to pursue other opportunities Clark Palmer January 6, 2026 0 1 minute read Botetourt County launches annual recreation incentive fund for local projects Web Staff January 6, 2026 0 3 minutes read ACA tax credits expiration threatens thousands of Virginians healthcare access Ian Price January 5, 2026 0