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 Roanoke College men’s lacrosse team receives NCAA DIII Tournament bid Clark Palmer May 4, 2026 Walk & Roll to School Day a chance for city elementary school kids to hit the road – safely Gene Marrano May 4, 2026 Hollins University receives $10 million gift to support HOPE Scholarship program Web Staff May 4, 2026