Roanoke Welcoming Week promotes inclusiveness Gene Marrano September 17, 2018 1 minute read As part of “National Welcoming Week” the City of Roanoke and local partners are hosting a series of events designed to bring immigrants, refugees and natural-born residents together. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke-area trucker dies when CSX train strikes rig parked across tracksNext: Flood warning for Roanoke River; emergency shelter open in city Related Stories Fish for Lent – Taziki’s Mediterranean Restaurant on Franklin Road brings it back Gene Marrano March 12, 2026 0 Dr. Pepper Park gets off to early start in 2026 this weekend with Green Envy for St. Patrick’s Day celebration Gene Marrano March 12, 2026 0 Virginia Creeper Trail bringing millions to SWVA pre-Helene, VT Report Reads Emma Thomas March 12, 2026 0
As part of “National Welcoming Week” the City of Roanoke and local partners are hosting a series of events designed to bring immigrants, refugees and natural-born residents together. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
