Junior Achievement recognizes local business startups Gene Marrano November 2, 2015 1 minute read Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia educates young people about business, economic and free enterprise.On Thursday “J-A” will raise money for that outreach and will honor local business leaders. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Don’t forget to bring your photo ID to the pollsNext: For many voters, the touch-screen machines are gone, replaced by optical scanners Related Stories Former AG Miyares says redrawn Congressional districts are illegal Gene Marrano February 6, 2026 0 Virginia Democrats release map reshaping Roanoke, Southwest Virginia congressional districts Ian Price February 6, 2026 0 Your guide to all-day Super Bowl 60 radio coverage in Roanoke Ian Price February 6, 2026 0