Carilion heart surgeons reach milestone Gene Marrano April 13, 2018 1 min read A less invasive surgery for a common heart valve disease performed at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital recently reached a milestone as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: AAA awards Four-diamond designation to Hotel RoanokeNext: Has the bald eagle population along the James River peaked? Related Stories 1 min read Sen. Warner raises concerns over deportation of Salvadoran man now held in Virginia Web Staff September 2, 2025 1 min read Former Roanoke Schools central office is now the Community Empowerment Center at Booker T. Washington Gene Marrano August 29, 2025 1 min read Consumer sentiment ticks up – tariffs impact not yet felt in full says RC economics professor Gene Marrano August 29, 2025