Speak Up will give local youth a chance to talk about issues Gene Marrano February 21, 2018 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Evangelist Billy Graham, who reached millions, dies at 99Next: NTSB: Truck hit by GOP train was on tracks after warning Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025