Commonwealth Games void can be filled Gene Marrano October 9, 2015 1 min read The Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitor’s Bureau believes the void left by the Commonwealth Games leaving town for Lynchburg won’t be that hard to fill … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: National Fire Prevention Month is hereNext: Obama nominates two for US attorney, one from Roanoke Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 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