Spend money wisely on gifts this holiday season Gene Marrano December 4, 2023 1 min read The Freedom First Financial Empowerment Center at Crossroads on Hershberger Road is open to all area residents at no cost. With the Holiday shopping season here, its a good time to think about money management. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke Police officer wounded during shootingNext: Great Expectations assists fostered students at Virginia Western Related Stories 1 min read Man pronounced dead following incident at Smith Mountain Lake Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 2 min read Carilion launches Public Phase of $100 Million Campaign to Transform Cancer Care in Southwest Virginia Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 1 min read Salem Fair is back through July 13; fireworks on the 4th Gene Marrano July 3, 2025