Broadband Authority updates City Council Gene Marrano January 5, 2016 1 min read Two of the four players in the Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority are picking up the entire tab at the moment – a topic of discussion at yesterday’s Roanoke City Council meeting as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Pedestrian killed by a train in Roanoke CountyNext: Time to train for Blue Ridge Marathon is here Related Stories 1 min read Mill Mountain Theatre reveals 2026 season, tickets on sale November 1st Web Staff October 17, 2025 1 min read The Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza – and the prospects for lasting peace. A local political scientist says all the players must be on board Gene Marrano October 17, 2025 1 min read Catawba’s iconic Homeplace restaurant to reopen in 2026 Ian Price October 17, 2025