City Manager talks about bus system expansion Gene Marrano May 8, 2018 1 min read Bob Cowell Two new members of Roanoke City Council in July – Joe Cobb and Djuna Osborne – say expanding Valley Metro bus service will be a priority. But where will the money come from? WFIR’s Gene Marrano asked city manager Bob Cowell: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: It’s pretty as insects go. It is also a potential fruit crop killerNext: 22-year-old man killed in Franklin County crash Related Stories 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 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025