Better transportation could bring two valleys together Gene Marrano September 14, 2015 1 min read The Roanoke and New River Valleys typically unite over special events – like when the Virginia Tech Hokies play football … better transportation options can also make that happen … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Continue Reading Previous: GOP lawmakers to hold hearing on report of student’s arrestNext: Small plane crashes, catches fire near Smith Mountain Lake; 2 injured Related Stories 1 min read 58 years of family fun as the rodeo returns to Salem Denise Membreno January 9, 2025 1 min read Hunger crisis in Virginia: Report shows 93% increase in food insecurity since 2021 Ian Price January 9, 2025 1 min read A new name for United Way of Roanoke Valley: United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Gene Marrano January 8, 2025