Faw focuses on county budget in primary challenge Gene Marrano June 1, 2017 1 minute read The budget and debt load in Roanoke County is the principal issue being seized on by several Republican challengers seeking to oust incumbents on the Board of Supervisors. More on one race from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: New ranking puts Virginia as best state for seniors; Roanoke tops statewide averageNext: Blacksburg just outside top 50 basketball towns in America Related Stories Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026