Get out of town to SWVA Cultural Center for Christmas gifts Gene Marrano December 16, 2022 1 min read Stumped on Christmas gifts in some cases? Put your creative flair to work while supporting crafters in southwest Virginia that are members of the Round the Mountain artisan network. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Botetourt High School welding program gets a boostNext: 15 miles of Blue Ridge Parkway still closed as rockslide cleanup continues Related Stories 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025