Book chronicles towns along defunct railroad line Gene Marrano November 18, 2016 1 minute 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 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026
