Roanoke shows off its Emergency Operations Center Gene Marrano September 12, 2014 1 min read No one expects a 9-11 terrorist attack in Roanoke … but the word went out after the terrorrist attack in 2001 – localities should be prepared in case a major emergency or crisis occurs.WFIR’s Gene Marrano toured the city’s EOC: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Goodlatte: controversy over Redskins’ name best left to team, not the fedsNext: Hidden Valley Middle School closed today Related Stories 1 min read Mill Mountain Theatre reveals 2026 season, tickets on sale November 1st Web Staff October 17, 2025 1 min read The Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza – and the prospects for lasting peace. A local political scientist says all the players must be on board Gene Marrano October 17, 2025 1 min read Catawba’s iconic Homeplace restaurant to reopen in 2026 Ian Price October 17, 2025