Local You Tube series debuts with The Making Foundation’s story Gene Marrano January 4, 2019 1 minute read A web-based You Tube series that extols the artistic value of skilled trades – and the challenges of modern craftsmen – is being produced right here in Roanoke. More on “The Machine Shop” from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Man charged with stealing cash, jewelry, silver from antique storeNext: Cline holds hopes for some agreement, action in divided Congress Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026