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 Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026