Matching grants leverage parks improvements in Roanoke County Gene Marrano April 28, 2016 1 min read A matching grant program that’s been around since 1994 in Roanoke County has led to numerous improvements at local parks – with residents doing their share. WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Bomb threat disrupts Roanoke County elementary schoolNext: Slain Blacksburg teen’s dad, stepmom arrested on domestic abuse charges Related Stories 1 min read Hurricane Erin rapid intensity gain was close to a record breaker Gene Marrano August 21, 2025 1 min read Roanoke author to present new Vietnam War book at The BiblioPub tomorrow Web Staff August 21, 2025 1 min read Todd Gilbert resigns from position as US Attorney for the Western District of Virginia Clark Palmer August 21, 2025