Grant aids the valley’s FAMIS program Gene Marrano September 22, 2015 1 min read Virginia’s low-cost health insurance program for children whose families earn too much to qualify for Medicaid gets a boost in the Roanoke Valley … as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Another State Senate candidate to meet with NW Roanoke residentsNext: VMI cadet dies after collapsing during training Related Stories 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 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025