ESPN reporter, Giles County native addresses RV Sports Club Gene Marrano August 19, 2020 1 min 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 1 min read RAM House capital campaign making progress; matching challenge grant underway Gene Marrano December 15, 2025 0 1 min read Pulaski County Motorsports Park to reopen in 2026 Web Staff December 15, 2025 0 2 min read Police search Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 9 on campus Ian Price December 13, 2025 0