Community Solutions Center graduates first 5 students from training program Gene Marrano October 11, 2018 1 min read The first group of students hoping to pursue a career as a cook – or even a chef – have graduated from the Community Solutions Center on Melrose Avenue. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Northam declares State of EmergencyNext: Flash floods inundate Roanoke roads 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