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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025