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 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026