Roanoke Vice Mayor Joe Cobb tells his personal story at Roanoke College Gene Marrano October 24, 2018 1 min read Earlier this month “National Coming Out Day” was observed – now Roanoke Vice-Mayor Joe Cobb will tell his own story at Roanoke College tonight. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Canada marijuana legalization not expected to trickle down to VANext: Its Dr Pepper Day in Roanoke Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025