Roanoke City, Virginia Career Works team up to help those laid off from jobs Gene Marrano January 8, 2020 1 minute read The loss of good-paying and long-term jobs at several local companies has led the Virginia Career Works resource center and the City of Roanoke to team up and offer assistance. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: STUDY: Virginia barely a top 20 state to raise a familyNext: United Way of Roanoke Valley names new President-CEO Related Stories Coffee truck owner frustrated with code enforcement in Roanoke City Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0 A new playground at the Williamson Road Library – Plaza de Esperanza – cuts a ribbon Gene Marrano March 27, 2026 0 State Republican lawmakers call for temporary suspension of Commonwealth’s gas tax Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0