SCLC King banquet honors local activists Gene Marrano January 16, 2017 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025