First Lady offers guidance on heating cost assistance Gene Marrano November 4, 2014 1 minute read The weather is turning colder – and that means some will struggle to pay their heating bills. Virginia’s First Lady has advice for those seeking help, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: Share: Post navigation Previous: Mersen USA to expand in Salem, adding 50 new jobsNext: Changing of the guard at Local Colors today 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