ROA looks to lure back flyers Gene Marrano June 25, 2020 1 min read ROA The COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home mandates in March put the brakes on many things – including a campaign encouraging more people to fly out of Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. An update on ROA from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: VT Department of Communication to become a school, and it makes a differenceNext: No new coronavirus cases or deaths reported in Roanoke Valley Related Stories 2 min read MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025 1 min read Melrose Plaza celebrates its official grand opening Gene Marrano July 31, 2025