2017 Year in Review – a “Longer Listen” Gene Marrano January 9, 2018 1 min read In case you missed it yesterday: 2018 is already week old; meanwhile, 2017 saw no shortage of news stories taking place in the Roanoke Valley – or statewide. WFIR’s Gene Marrano looks back at some of them now during a “Longer Listen” segment: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Northam: Gun control, Medicaid among priorities for 2018Next: Moretz selected as Roanoke County School Board chairman Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025