First Lady offers guidance on heating cost assistance Gene Marrano November 4, 2014 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: Mersen USA to expand in Salem, adding 50 new jobsNext: Changing of the guard at Local Colors today Related Stories 1 min read Man pronounced dead following incident at Smith Mountain Lake Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 2 min read Carilion launches Public Phase of $100 Million Campaign to Transform Cancer Care in Southwest Virginia Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 1 min read Salem Fair is back through July 13; fireworks on the 4th Gene Marrano July 3, 2025