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: Continue Reading Previous: Supreme Court to determine reach of bribery laws in McDonnell caseNext: Statewide survey shows teen tobacco, hard drug use declining Related Stories 2 min read MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025 1 min read Melrose Plaza celebrates its official grand opening Gene Marrano July 31, 2025