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 UW shows off new home at an upcoming open house Denise Membreno April 7, 2026 Lebanese Festival preparing to celebrate 25th anniversary Clark Palmer April 7, 2026 Kaine touts next round of funding for McAfee Knob parking lot improvements Gene Marrano April 6, 2026