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: Share: Post navigation 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 Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025 1 min read Narrow 2023 loss turns into victory for Lily Franklin in Virginia’s 41st District Web Staff November 5, 2025 1 min read McNamara will return to Richmond; says he can work with Democrats Gene Marrano November 5, 2025