SCLC King banquet honors local activists Gene Marrano January 16, 2017 1 minute read For the 22nd year the Roanoke Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference honored those working to make a difference at its Dr. Martin Luther King Banquet Junior banquet. WFIR’s Gene Marrano with that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Improper use of “Adderall” is leading some to try MethNext: Man arrested for hiding two bottles of booze in pants, walking out of ABC store Related Stories The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026