Future of broadband service is subject of business plan Gene Marrano May 22, 2014 1 min read Making high-speed internet available for everyone in the Roanoke Valley – especially to local businesses – is the focal point for a consortium that may be getting its marching orders soon. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Liberty University hopes weekend event will interest more girls and women in aviation careersNext: Renovated art-deco building prepares to open as downtown’s newest living space Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025