Local church starts distributing new bikes in Houston today Gene Marrano December 12, 2017 1 min read Thomas McCracken Beginning this morning and for the next three days a local church group will be putting smiles on the faces of kids in Houston – just in time for Christmas. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: E.W. Jackson joins Senate race to challenge KaineNext: Griffith: Taxpayers in all income brackets will benefit from tax reform Related Stories 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025