Roanoke Police launch “Growth Through Opportunity” Gene Marrano November 10, 2014 1 minute read The Roanoke City Police Department calls it the first in the country – a program will will sponsor for young people with special needs. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on “Growth through Opportunity.” Share: Post navigation Previous: Changing of the guard at Faith Christian SchoolNext: Local charity receives portion of leftover inaugural funds Related Stories 200-year-old farmhouse may be saved; Water Authority releases data on Google data center water use Gene Marrano February 25, 2026 0 New FEMA map may change your need for flood insurance Denise Membreno February 24, 2026 0 VWCC, MGCC team up for joint CDL program, looking to grow professional driver workforce Gene Marrano February 24, 2026 0