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 Freedom to Give is food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia Gene Marrano July 13, 2026 Roanoke County Police: Franklin Road Northbound Closed after Tractor Trailer crash Web Staff July 13, 2026 Roanoke College alumnus running for congress calls for universal data center safeguards Web Staff July 13, 2026