Roanokers get their first look at City Council candidates Gene Marrano March 17, 2014 1 min read The Greater Raleigh Court Civic League’s candidate forum last Thursday gave voters in Roanoke a chance to take stock before they go to the polls in May. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: ABC hopes mini-grants helps limit college students’ binge drinking on spring breaksNext: Bus overturns on VA interstate, four passengers seriously hurt Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025