Task Force to Reduce Gun Violence to examine root causes Gene Marrano July 22, 2019 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: 3 sentenced for violence at 2017 Unite the Right rallyNext: Virginia private colleges make a push this week for prospective students Related Stories Local political scientist says US-Iran deal looks to be a good step forward Gene Marrano June 16, 2026 Virginia moves toward legal cannabis sales after budget compromise Ian Price June 16, 2026 USA Cycling Mountain Biking Championships adds another year – back in Roanoke Valley for 2027 Gene Marrano June 15, 2026
