Dip in donations leads to Red Kettle bell-ringing marathon Gene Marrano December 6, 2018 1 min read A dip in Red Kettle contributions year to date versus 2017 has lead to a 48-hour bell-ringing marathon starting this morning. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Update: missing man found dead; appears to be self-inflicted woundNext: Poll: Almost 2/3 of Virginians like the state’s direction Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke Valley home sale average price tops $400,000 for first time Evan Jones August 25, 2025 1 min read Good Samaritan Hospice to expand services and reach Denise Membreno August 25, 2025 1 min read The changing landscape of college football Denise Membreno August 22, 2025