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 Billy Strings surgery casts doubt on July performance in Roanoke Ian Price April 20, 2026 Delta Dental of Virginia awards $825,000 in grants to bolster Virginia’s safety net clinics Web Staff April 20, 2026 “Brady” hails new gun violence prevention laws in Virginia Gene Marrano April 20, 2026