New United Way President meets supporters in Roanoke Gene Marrano March 17, 2015 1 minute read United Way of Roanoke Valley held its annual awards celebration yesterday at Hotel Roanoke – it was also a chance for the brand new President and C-E-O to introduce herself, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: IRS: shady preparers are pocketing tax payments due under “Obamacare”Next: Local lawmakers react to Ralph Smith’s announcement Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026