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 Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Virginia and other “Houses,” want to make sure people understand their mission. Gene Marrano May 22, 2026 Roanoke mayor addresses budget cuts, FLOCK surveillance technology Ian Price May 22, 2026 Vinton acquires properties damaged in 2022 fire to support revitalization efforts Web Staff May 22, 2026