Roanoke Renaissance on the way says community advocate Emma Thomas November 2, 2022 1 min read Restoration and innovation were the words of the day to describe the NW Initiative at its unveiling. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more on what that initiative will mean to the community: About the Author Emma Thomas Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: RSV has hit this region hard as wellNext: Culture Calendar: Blue Ridge Jamboree, “This is Not My Cat,” and more … Related Stories 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025