Volunteers work 24 hours straight to help local non-profits Starr Anderson July 10, 2014 1 minute read For the fifth year local business professionals will volunteer their time at CreateAthon and work-around the clock for non-profits in the area. WFIR’s Starr Anderson with the details. Share: Post navigation Previous: Two long time friends write a Young Adult novelNext: Lane closure affecting traffic on Interstate 81 North in Roanoke Co. Related Stories Virginia assault weapons ban draws GOP criticism ahead of July 1 start Ian Price May 18, 2026 U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026