Higher Ed Center says goodbye to first director Gene Marrano December 6, 2016 1 min read The Roanoke Higher Education Center will announce its new executive director tomorrow afternoon – when they also say goodbye to long-time leader Tom McKeon (pictured) as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Few spots left for “Paint Your Pet”night next weekNext: Meth roundup in Montgomery County: 18 arrested, others sought Related Stories 2 min read UPDATE: Arrest Made in Fatal Southeast Roanoke Shooting Ian Price May 12, 2025 2 min read Utility pole project to close lanes and detour traffic near Brandon and Franklin Ian Price May 12, 2025 1 min read Bank of Botetourt celebrates opening at Melrose Plaza Gene Marrano May 9, 2025