Today is International Women’s Day Gene Marrano March 8, 2021 1 min read Beth Bell Salem-Fem City Roannoke “Choose to Challenge” is the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day, which is being observed today around the world. The last year has certainly been a special challenge for women, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Continue Reading Previous: VDH releases latest coronavirus data from the Roanoke ValleyNext: UVA wins ACC season title, VT’s Mike Young is Coach of the Year Related Stories 1 min read Researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Cancer Research Center ID immune cells that help prostate cancer resist treatment Denise Membreno July 21, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City celebrates 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act at Henrietta Lacks Plaza Web Staff July 21, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City Council to look at tweaking zoning policy Clark Palmer July 21, 2025