Book chronicles towns along defunct railroad line Gene Marrano November 18, 2016 1 min read “Chasing the Powhatan Arrow – A Travelogue in Economic Geography” is a new book from a local author that looks at what has happened along a former passenger railroad line. It launches with a special event tonight as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: VT prof: Russia hopes Trump’s campaign talk about NATO doesn’t change nowNext: Virginia Tech has a role in the state’s top 5 poultry production Related Stories 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025 1 min read Narrow 2023 loss turns into victory for Lily Franklin in Virginia’s 41st District Web Staff November 5, 2025 1 min read McNamara will return to Richmond; says he can work with Democrats Gene Marrano November 5, 2025