Community Solutions Center graduates first 5 students from training program Gene Marrano October 11, 2018 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Northam declares State of EmergencyNext: Flash floods inundate Roanoke roads Related Stories Delta Dental of Virginia awards $825,000 in grants to bolster Virginia’s safety net clinics Web Staff April 20, 2026 “Brady” hails new gun violence prevention laws in Virginia Gene Marrano April 20, 2026 Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026