New Roanoke County school superintendent starts first year Gene Marrano August 24, 2015 1 min read Gregory Killough Today is the first day of classes for Roanoke County public school students … its also the first school day for the new superintendent … as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Rare, foul-smelling plant at Virginia Tech this weekNext: Another tractor-trailer accident on Windy Gap 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