Community Solutions Center debuts today Gene Marrano May 23, 2018 1 min read A former lounge in northwest Roanoke that had been a magnet for criminal activity is reborn today as Feeding America’s “Community Solutions Center.” WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Warning for SML boaters: beware of logs, tree trunks, other big debrisNext: Roanoke writer releases second novel – this one centered on Pearl Harbor attack Related Stories 2 min read Roanoke delegate calls antisemitism claims ‘silly season’ politics Ian Price August 11, 2025 1 min read VBR sees solid visitation growth numbers in 2024, in early 2025 also Gene Marrano August 11, 2025 1 min read Miyares calls Democratic opponent “soft” on violent crime; challenger responds with public safety plan Web Staff August 11, 2025