Faw focuses on county budget in primary challenge Gene Marrano June 1, 2017 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025