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 RPD Arrests Man for Fatal Hit and Run Crash in Northeast Clark Palmer April 1, 2026 0 Art exhibit opening receptions; Roanoque Baroque Good Friday concert, Little Shop of Horrors at Radford U. Gene Marrano April 1, 2026 0 United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge is seeking more Local Heroes Gene Marrano April 1, 2026 0