Junior Achievement recognizes local business startups Gene Marrano November 2, 2015 1 min 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 2 min read Police search Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 9 on campus Ian Price December 13, 2025 0 1 min read Bedford County Sheriff’s Office prepares for record-breaking Toys for Kids drive delivery Web Staff December 12, 2025 0 1 min read The Blood Connection has its brick-and-mortar home Gene Marrano December 10, 2025 0