Salvation Army sees Red Kettle shortage Gene Marrano December 15, 2015 1 minute read The local Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Holiday Drive is coming up a bit short to date compared to the same time last year – and they’re asking for help as WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: Share: Post navigation Previous: City prepares for snowNext: Roanoke Fire-EMS achieves highest ISO status Related Stories 1 minute read Day picked for Roanoke neighborhood plowing Web Staff January 26, 2026 0 2 minutes read Extreme cold warning issued after Winter Storm Fern moves out of Roanoke Valley Ian Price January 26, 2026 0 2 minutes read Virginia Tech researcher tests future-focused method to help smokers quit Web Staff January 26, 2026 0