Community Solutions Center graduates first 5 students from training program Gene Marrano October 11, 2018 1 minute read The first group of students hoping to pursue a career as a cook – or even a chef – have graduated from the Community Solutions Center on Melrose Avenue. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Northam declares State of EmergencyNext: Flash floods inundate Roanoke roads Related Stories A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026 19 years later, the Excel Center Adult High School helps her graduate with a hard-earned diploma Gene Marrano July 21, 2026