Speak Up will give local youth a chance to talk about issues Gene Marrano February 21, 2018 1 minute read High school students in Parkland and elsewhere have been speaking up since the mass shooting last week – now an event this weekend invites local youth to talk about *their* issues. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Evangelist Billy Graham, who reached millions, dies at 99Next: NTSB: Truck hit by GOP train was on tracks after warning Related Stories 1 minute read Del. Sam Rasoul Files Legislation to Expand Affordable Housing Availability in Roanoke City Clark Palmer January 7, 2026 0 1 minute read Flu cases peaked locally around Christmas Gene Marrano January 7, 2026 0 1 minute read Five years after Jan. 6, former Virginia congresswoman speaks out Web Staff January 7, 2026 0