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 Roanoke Man Pleads Guilty to Witness Tampering After Sending Illicit Texts to Teen Clark Palmer August 28, 2025 1 min read New indoor golf experience set to open in Roanoke later this fall Web Staff August 28, 2025 1 min read Person dies after experiencing medical emergency at Roanoke detention center Clark Palmer August 28, 2025