North Cross will teach China students Gene Marrano August 3, 2015 1 min read North Cross School in Roanoke County is partnering with a high school in Shanghai China to offer 50 students there an American-style education beginning this fall … WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Judge: Virginia can ban future Confederate license platesNext: Hollins professor headed to Middle East Related Stories 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025