Foundation will raise money for the arts in schools Gene Marrano September 23, 2015 1 min read Local and state tax revenue doesn’t cover all of the needs in the Roanoke City Public School budget when its comes to the arts – so one organization is now looking to step up … as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: VWCC sponsoring seminar for aspiring filmmakersNext: Pink Glove voting ends today Related Stories 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 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025