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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts 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 I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025