Businesses pushed for new fiber optic broadband Gene Marrano April 27, 2016 1 min read The fiber optic network is now in place after the Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority cut the ribbon yesterday. WFIR’s Gene Marrano says the business community was behind the move: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Post navigation Previous: Supreme Court to determine reach of bribery laws in McDonnell caseNext: Statewide survey shows teen tobacco, hard drug use declining Related Stories 1 min read Report of active shooter on UVA campus not supported after sweep by police Gene Marrano November 3, 2025 1 min read AG Jason Miyares responds to Cardinal News report on Commonwealth’s early release policy Clark Palmer November 3, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech professor questions longevity of Virginia’s emergency food assistance amid federal shutdown Web Staff November 3, 2025
The fiber optic network is now in place after the Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority cut the ribbon yesterday. WFIR’s Gene Marrano says the business community was behind the move:
