Stop the Violence cookout tomorrow Gene Marrano June 26, 2015 1 minute read A northwest Roanoke resident fairly new to the area wants to stop the violence in her part of the city – and elsewhere … starting with a cookout this weekend … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia governor hails high court ruling on health careNext: New fans needed by LOA Related Stories Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026 Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026