State of the Commonwealth tour hits Roanoke Gene Marrano December 9, 2015 1 min read Its been a long slow climb out of the “Great Recession” for Virginia – but things are trending in the right direction. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on a presentation in downtown Roanoke this morning: Share: Post navigation Previous: “Give Local” Holiday Market starts tomorrowNext: Republicans signal plans to oust McAuliffe’s court pick Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms will cut ribbon and hold open house at its new home on Marshall Avenue Gene Marrano December 4, 2025 0 1 min read Roanoke councilman opposes sales tax hike, speed cameras, and Berglund casino plans Web Staff December 4, 2025 0 1 min read The Nutcracker(s) … Best Christmas Pageant Ever and the RSO’s Holiday Pops at Salem Civic Center Gene Marrano December 3, 2025 0