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 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