Gene Marrano

A local climate change activist wants to “Let the sun shine in,” on that often-controversial subject **OLD** wfir-def

A local climate change activist wants to “Let the sun shine in,” on that often-controversial subject

Gene Marrano January 2, 2014

Diana Christopulos,president of the Roanoke Valley Cool Cities Coalition, will speak this Sunday morning about “Positive Community...

There’s big changes coming to the City Market area in downtown Roanoke starting today

Gene Marrano January 2, 2014

Beginning today, Market Street within the Market Square Parking area will be closed to through traffic as...

The changing of the guard is official at Center in the Square today **OLD** center

The changing of the guard is official at Center in the Square today

Gene Marrano January 1, 2014

A former SunTrust Bank regional president is now the top man at Center in the Square. Barry...

A $50,000 grant has been awarded to the City of Salem **OLD** Salem

A $50,000 grant has been awarded to the City of Salem

Gene Marrano December 31, 2013

Virginia has awarded the City of Salem a $50,000 Tourism Grant for Marketing. Salem Tourism Director, Carey...

Thinking about signing up for the Blue Ridge Marathon? Do it by midnight tonight to save a few bucks

Gene Marrano December 31, 2013

New Year’s Eve is a good time to register for the Blue Ridge full or half marathons...

Local cab companies are gearing up for a busy New Year’s Eve

Gene Marrano December 30, 2013

Anyone needing a safe ride home New Year’s Eve or in the morning should call a taxi....

It not too late to make donations to Goodwill and a get a tax break before the year ends

Gene Marrano December 27, 2013

2013 ends in just a few days, but, it is not too late to make a donation...

The Roanoke Civic Center is open for ice skating for the family during this holiday season **OLD** Roanoke-Civic-Center

The Roanoke Civic Center is open for ice skating for the family during this holiday season

Gene Marrano December 27, 2013

While school is out for the holidays the Roanoke Civic Center has special hours for ice skating....

Some Roanokers will start New Year’s Day with a 5-K run or walk to support a very worthy cause **OLD** Bethany-Hall

Some Roanokers will start New Year’s Day with a 5-K run or walk to support a very worthy cause

Gene Marrano December 27, 2013

You say you want a Resolution? How about starting off with a 5-K run or walk for...

There are still plenty of tickets remaining in the Virginia Lottery’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle

Gene Marrano December 26, 2013

Virginia Lottery’s Millionaire Raffle has just a few days left to run. It will give 3 people...

Dec. 26 is … Boxing Day? What’s that all about? **OLD** wfir-def

Dec. 26 is … Boxing Day? What’s that all about?

Gene Marrano December 26, 2013

You may have heard about “Boxing Day” on December 26th, especially if you know anything about Canada....

Center in the Square’s long time leader is stepping down **OLD** center

Center in the Square’s long time leader is stepping down

Gene Marrano December 26, 2013

Jim Sears will retire as president and general manager at Center in the Square after twenty years....

A state organization is asking families to recycle their tree this holiday season. **OLD** Christmas-Trees

A state organization is asking families to recycle their tree this holiday season.

Gene Marrano December 26, 2013

If your family is using a real Christmas tree this season a local groups says to “re-use”....

While you are celebrating the holidays keep an eye on your pets. **OLD** ServiceDogs

While you are celebrating the holidays keep an eye on your pets.

Gene Marrano December 24, 2013

Family holiday celebrations can be fun, but, also deadly for pets. The American Humane Society warns dogs...

Christmas and New Year’s are deadly times of the year for Virginia motorists.

Gene Marrano December 24, 2013

AAA Mid-Atlantic reminds Virginia motorists this holiday season time of the year is dangerous. The possibility of...