Board of Supervisors will hear from proponents of broadband Gene Marrano August 12, 2014 1 min read There’s been some push-back from Roanoke County about spending money to lay fiber-optic cable for better broadband service. At a work session today the Board of Supervisors will hear from proponents. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: State tells school systems they cannot deny enrollment to undocumented childrenNext: Roanoke City Schools holds annual Convocation Related Stories 1 min read GoFest turns 15 this weekend in downtown Roanoke and at Explore Park Gene Marrano October 13, 2025 1 min read Tensions rise in Virginia governor’s race as Earle-Sears, Spanberger debate LGBTQ+ issues Web Staff October 13, 2025 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025