Gardner calls SML tenure “joyous” despite on-air shooting that left her severely wounded Gene Marrano May 23, 2019 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia NORML says marijuana legislation moving fast in D.C.Next: UPDATE: Four arrested for Montvale store holdup Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 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