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: 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 Jefferson Center unveils eclectic new season, announces ticket dates Ian Price July 11, 2025 1 min read Banana Ball weekend begins at Salem Memorial Ballpark tonight Web Staff July 11, 2025 1 min read Virginia is the 4th Best State for Business according to CNBC Clark Palmer July 10, 2025