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 Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026