A man on a mission in Ghana Gene Marrano March 7, 2017 1 minute read A Smith Mountain Lake resident has found his calling – bringing clean water and good schools to Ghana. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports Share: Post navigation Previous: More details on VTC Innovation FundNext: Beer helps Science Museum of Western Virginia Related Stories Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026 Walk & Roll safety event is about showing kids how to be safe when walking or biking along busy roadways Gene Marrano April 8, 2026