MVP protestors welcome noted environmental activist Gene Marrano April 12, 2017 1 minute read With the clock ticking on a decision to approve the Mountain Valley Pipeline, an activist who uncovered the Love Canal in the 1970’s was in Roanoke County yesterday. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: The big leader right now for Virginia governor is “undecided”Next: Christiansburg town manager dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound Related Stories Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026