Skatepark advocates hold fundraiser Gene Marrano March 24, 2016 1 minute read A group of local skateboarder pushing for a new venue in Roanoke will raise money for the cause on Saturday. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Wildfire burns estimated 150 acres; firefighting efforts far from overNext: New child care website up and running Related Stories The Market on Melrose gaining a following in northwest Roanoke – but still in the red at this point Gene Marrano March 18, 2026 0 Radford professor offers March Madness bracket strategy ahead of NCAA Tournament Ian Price March 17, 2026 0 Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association rolls out Restaurant Week Gene Marrano March 17, 2026 0