Kaine: have money in hand before committing to new VA Medical Center Gene Marrano March 17, 2022 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: Phone service providers: prepare for 10-digit local dialing soonNext: Cancel MVP continues efforts outside Roanoke Gas Related Stories 1 min read Man pronounced dead following incident at Smith Mountain Lake Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 2 min read Carilion launches Public Phase of $100 Million Campaign to Transform Cancer Care in Southwest Virginia Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 1 min read Salem Fair is back through July 13; fireworks on the 4th Gene Marrano July 3, 2025