Be prepared when you hit the trails says Battalion Chief Gene Marrano July 19, 2017 1 min read Botetourt Fire and EMS search and rescue crews have been getting a workout in recent weeks – helping several hikers near Tinker Mountain. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with a battalion chief about being prepared: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Passenger rail arrives in Roanoke October 30thNext: Private College Week offers visits for high school students Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke City murder suspect in custody following manhunt Web Staff June 30, 2025 1 min read Miss America, Miss Virginia, and Miss Virginia’s Teen talk service, sisterhood, and pageant week in Roanoke Ian Price June 27, 2025 1 min read Tickets are on sale for the 2025-26 season at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech Denise Membreno June 27, 2025