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: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Bomb threat disrupts Roanoke County elementary schoolNext: Slain Blacksburg teen’s dad, stepmom arrested on domestic abuse charges Related Stories 2 min read New $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket Medicare drug costs takes effect Ian Price December 30, 2024 1 min read FloydFest 2025 announces more performers; prices to go up Jan. 1 Gene Marrano December 30, 2024 1 min read Update: Police have suspect in custody following barricade situation in Northeast Roanoke Ian Price December 30, 2024