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 Teen arrested after fatal shooting in Southwest Roanoke City Web Staff August 4, 2025 2 min read MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025