Impact of NS office closing Gene Marrano February 2, 2015 1 min read Like many other officials in the area, Roanoke City’s Director of Economic Development is adopting a glass half-full outlook after Norfolk Southern’s announcement to close its Roanoke corporate office … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Stanley bill aims to prepare more HS students for workplace by filling empty CC seatsNext: “Lunch for a Cop” says thanks Related Stories 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025 1 min read Narrow 2023 loss turns into victory for Lily Franklin in Virginia’s 41st District Web Staff November 5, 2025