Gene Marrano
A Roanoke law firm is the first in the region to accept “Bitcoin” – digital currency – as money … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
Morgan Ventures LLC has withdrawn their application to build a cell phone tower in the Bonsack area of Roanoke County… an attorney for Morgan Ventures has told county they apologize for any confusion caused … AT&T, the cell phone carrier proposed for the tower apparently told Morgan Ventures in November that they no longer had an interest in that site. Lori Foster helped lead the fight in Bonsack opposing the tower. Foster says Bonsack area residents came together to fight the tower … she and others there said all along AT&T service in the area was more than adequate. Foster says Roanoke County needs to develop a long-range plan:
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Several new exhibitions are making their debut at the Taubman Museum of Art … there’s a members-only opening reception tonight … WFIR’s Gene Marrano has an update from a Taubman official:
Click below to hear more from the Taubman Museum’s Amy Moorefield on new exhibits:
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It’s a sold-out fundraiser and a major annual social event for many … the Black-tie optional “Roanoke Heart Ball” takes place at Hotel Roanoke on Saturday … as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:
Carilion Clinic and a United Way initiative called “Healthy Roanoke Valley” are conducting an on-line “community health needs assessment,” … WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:
Virginians favor offshore development of oil and natural gas according to a new poll … having it traverse across their property via a pipeline is another story … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
A statewide consumer sentiment survey due out tomorrow shows Virginia residents feeling better about jobs and the economy … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
Click below to hear more from Alice Kassens of Roanoke College talking about the economy and new consumer poll with WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
The Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce holds its annual “Business and Technology Showcase” tomorrow … besides providing a chance to network, several timely seminars are scheduled … as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:
For the past few months Roanoke-based “Commonwealth Covered” has been spreading the word after the Affordable Care Act … the open enrollment period ends this Sunday … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
The Taubman Foundation is funding a 2-million dollar expansion at the Taubman Museum of Art … and officials there are excited about the possibilities … as WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: