ESPN reporter, Giles County native addresses RV Sports Club Gene Marrano August 19, 2020 1 minute read Giles County native Marty Smith played football for his high school before working his wau up through the broadcasting ranks – he’s now an ESPN college football and basketball reporter. He spoke to the Roanoke Valley Sports Club on Monday night: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke Outside Foundation Announces $100,000 Fundraising CampaignNext: Safety is the mission for Dr. Pepper Park Related Stories 200-year-old farmhouse may be saved; Water Authority releases data on Google data center water use Gene Marrano February 25, 2026 0 New FEMA map may change your need for flood insurance Denise Membreno February 24, 2026 0 VWCC, MGCC team up for joint CDL program, looking to grow professional driver workforce Gene Marrano February 24, 2026 0