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 Familiar voice returns to Salem RidgeYaks broadcast booth for 2026 season Web Staff January 30, 2026 0 Carilion Children’s trauma nurse urges safety first approach for those breaking out the Flexible Flyers this week Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0 Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Clark Palmer January 29, 2026 0