Roanoke’s first inner-city swim team will host a special meet Gene Marrano July 17, 2014 1 minute read Its the “Battle of the Roanoke Stars,” at the Washington Park pool this Saturday, a swim team fundraiser with city councilman Sherman Lea as Master of Ceremonies. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Lane closure on I81 North to affect morning commuteNext: Jefferson Center has announced the line-up for its 13th season Related Stories Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026