Gene Marrano
Every other month Salem-based Farmer Auctions offers a free appraisal day, for people in the valley who think they might have hidden treasures in their attic or basement. For a second time they are holding that appraisal at Black Dog Salvage today as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:
The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs will play the Southern Professional Hockey League’s top team – Peoria – in the first round of the playoffs; Taylor Houck starts for Salem Sox:
Perhaps you’ve thought about venturing out during the previous 17 Open Studios Roanoke Tours but haven’t – there’s a one-stop preview ahead of time this Friday in South Roanoke. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with a well-known tour participant:
There’s an invasion coming to Roanoke this weekend – but no worries, its just writers and loyal fans. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on the “Roanoke Author Invasion.”
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has given its blessing to a citizen watchdog group called “Mountain Valley Watch”, which is currently on Poor Mountain – keeping an eye on crews clearing trees for the gas pipeline. The DEQ plans to do some training with Mountain Valley Watch, and met with members of the group yesterday. Jenny Chapman and Mary Beth Coffey are with Mountain Valley Watch:
So how long could it take to change out all of the light bulbs at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital? Try about ten months – but the payoff is well worth it say Carilion officials, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:
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Roanoke City Mayor Sherman Lea Sr. broke ranks today with independent council members Bill Bestpitch and Ray Ferris – both running for reelection next month as independents. Lea backed the Democrats running for three open seats – Robert Jeffrey Jr., Djuna Osborne and Joe Cobb. Fellow Democrats State Senator John Edwards and Delegate Sam Rasoul also endorsed the Democratic ticket today.
Salem Red Sox fans who prefer a closeup view of their team will find a safer environment that debuts with tonight’s season opener. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: