Gardner calls SML tenure “joyous” despite on-air shooting that left her severely wounded Gene Marrano May 23, 2019 1 min read Vicki Gardner Its time for new leadership at the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce says the outgoing executive director – but its also about her physical challenges says Vicki Gardner, who spoke with WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia NORML says marijuana legislation moving fast in D.C.Next: UPDATE: Four arrested for Montvale store holdup Related Stories 2 min read Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by 12 Points in Virginia governor’s race, new poll finds Ian Price September 18, 2025 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025