Task Force to Reduce Gun Violence to examine root causes Gene Marrano July 22, 2019 1 min read Joe Cobb – Ian Price photo Roanoke may be a 7-time All America City but it is often plagued by gun violence that terrorizes neighborhoods. More on a task force created to dig deep in looking at that issue from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: 3 sentenced for violence at 2017 Unite the Right rallyNext: Virginia private colleges make a push this week for prospective students Related Stories 3 min read Roanoke College responds to claims made by Attorney General Jason Miyares Clark Palmer August 25, 2025 1 min read Drug investigation in Bedford County leads to the seizure of $440,000 worth of narcotics Clark Palmer August 25, 2025 1 min read Reports: Washington Commanders and WR Terry McLaurin reach deal on extension Clark Palmer August 25, 2025