Kaine: have money in hand before committing to new VA Medical Center Gene Marrano March 17, 2022 1 minute read A new report from the Department of Veterans Affairs recommends building a new VA Medical Center in the Roanoke Valley, and closing the current facility in Salem. Virginia’s Junior US Senator weighs in, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Phone service providers: prepare for 10-digit local dialing soonNext: Cancel MVP continues efforts outside Roanoke Gas Related Stories New FEMA map may change your need for flood insurance Denise Membreno February 24, 2026 0 VWCC, MGCC team up for joint CDL program, looking to grow professional driver workforce Gene Marrano February 24, 2026 0 The Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0