Today is International Women’s Day Gene Marrano March 8, 2021 1 minute 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: Post navigation 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 Governor defends existing Google data center deals amid Roanoke-area protests Ian Price April 30, 2026 Pediatric ABA Program for young children with autism arrives in Roanoke later this year Gene Marrano April 30, 2026 VA Drivers Raise $115,000 for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Emma Thomas April 30, 2026
