Air quality is better in Roanoke Gene Marrano April 30, 2015 1 minute read Several measures evaluated by the American Lung Association that track air pollution show better air quality in the Roanoke region … as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: “Bricks 4 Kidz” child enrichment center opens today in RoanokeNext: Boots 2 Books 5K is back tomorrow Related Stories The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026