Gardner calls SML tenure “joyous” despite on-air shooting that left her severely wounded Gene Marrano May 23, 2019 1 minute read Vicki Gardner Its time for new leadership at the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce says the outgoing executive director – but its also about her physical challenges says Vicki Gardner, who spoke with WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia NORML says marijuana legislation moving fast in D.C.Next: UPDATE: Four arrested for Montvale store holdup Related Stories Virginia Supreme Court allows redistricting referendum to go ahead Clark Palmer February 13, 2026 0 Congressional candidate voices support for Virginia Tech professor who was the subject of an alleged racist attack Clark Palmer February 12, 2026 0 Barn fire on property where Homeplace Restaurant set to reopen soon Gene Marrano February 12, 2026 0