City Council hears about the “State of the Outdoors” Gene Marrano June 3, 2019 1 min read Roanoke City Council gets an update today on the “State of the Outdoors,” in the region. Listeners here heard that first on Friday, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Governor active in response to tragedy despite scandalNext: Virginia Beach employees hold somber gathering Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025