Gene Marrano

In case you didn’t know, the Virginia Tech Hokies play on ice

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In case you didn’t know, the Virginia Tech Hokies play on ice

Gene Marrano January 10, 2014

Virginia Tech’s Division Two club hockey team – meaning its not NCAA-sanctioned – plays home games at...

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It hasn’t even had a grand opening yet but Roanoke City’s newest public park is already in use

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It hasn’t even had a grand opening yet but Roanoke City’s newest public park is already in use

Gene Marrano January 10, 2014

It won’t be named until the Grand Opening some time in April, but Roanoke City’s newest municipal...

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A team of medical professionals and business people from China were in Roanoke today to learn more about Hospice care

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A team of medical professionals and business people from China were in Roanoke today to learn more about Hospice care

Gene Marrano January 9, 2014

End of life, in-home hospice care is not the norm in China … so a Chinese contingent...

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Many Roanokers will recall Dan Smith as the editor of several business publications. Now he’s a first time novelist

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Many Roanokers will recall Dan Smith as the editor of several business publications. Now he’s a first time novelist

Gene Marrano January 8, 2014

He’s well-known as a business magazine editor and a blog pundit … now Dan Smith is a...

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More out-of-towners have read about the Roanoke Valley than perhaps ever before

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More out-of-towners have read about the Roanoke Valley than perhaps ever before

Gene Marrano January 8, 2014

More out-of-towners have read about the Roanoke Valley than perhaps ever before. The Roanoke Valley Convention and...

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His job is up for grabs today in Roanoke; a special honor for Onzlee Ware

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His job is up for grabs today in Roanoke; a special honor for Onzlee Ware

Gene Marrano January 7, 2014

Now-retired 11th District Delegate Onzlee Ware was “surprised” to learn he was going to be awarded the...

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The curator at Mill Mountain Zoo is doing her best to keep the animals there safe during this cold spell

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The curator at Mill Mountain Zoo is doing her best to keep the animals there safe during this cold spell

Gene Marrano January 7, 2014

Its not good for any animals to be unprotected in cold weather like this – whether its...

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A local Delegate is ready for the General Assembly session that starts today, armed with feedback from constituents

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A local Delegate is ready for the General Assembly session that starts today, armed with feedback from constituents

Gene Marrano January 7, 2014

Greg Habeeb, the 8th District Representative based in Salem, has been holding town hall meetings – live...

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Employ caution while using space heaters during this cold snap

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Employ caution while using space heaters during this cold snap

Gene Marrano January 6, 2014

If you’re pulling out the space heater as temperatures head below zero tonight, Roanoke City Fire &...

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If your New Year’s resolution involves getting more exercise here’s a good way to get started.

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If your New Year’s resolution involves getting more exercise here’s a good way to get started.

Gene Marrano January 6, 2014

Two years ago Roanoke City Parks and Recreation wanted to get people off their couch with the...

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Tomorrow voters in the 11th House of Delegates District go to the polls during a special election

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Tomorrow voters in the 11th House of Delegates District go to the polls during a special election

Gene Marrano January 6, 2014

Tomorrow voters in the 11th House of Delegates District go to the polls during a special election....

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Road signs, billboard, an on-line reporting system. Roanoke County gets serious about cigarette butts

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Road signs, billboard, an on-line reporting system. Roanoke County gets serious about cigarette butts

Gene Marrano January 3, 2014

The World is not your ashtray..that’s the slogan and message Roanoke County is sending with a new...

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It’s last weekend before Tuesday’s special election for the House of Delegates

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It’s last weekend before Tuesday’s special election for the House of Delegates

Gene Marrano January 3, 2014

The last weekend before Tuesday’s special election for the 11th District Seat in the House of Delegates...

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

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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...

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

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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...

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