State of the City address in Roanoke this morning Gene Marrano September 1, 2016 1 minute read The annual Chamber of Commerce “State of the City” breakfast took place at Hotel Roanoke this morning. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Flat tires galore after truck spills metal debris onto area highwaysNext: Poll: Va. Democrats more confident that Republicans in economy’s direction Related Stories Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026 Roanoke Regional Partnership releases 2025 statistics Web Staff April 10, 2026