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 Tudor House has a new permanent home for its mission of suicide prevention Gene Marrano October 29, 2025 1 min read One person injured during structure fire in the Hollins area of Roanoke County Clark Palmer October 29, 2025 1 min read Voices of Appalachia this weekend; Taubman exhibit opens to general public, two stage plays coming up Gene Marrano October 29, 2025