Lawrence in final month as Town Manager in Vinton Gene Marrano December 3, 2015 1 minute read December marks the final month on the job for Vinton Town Manager Chris Lawrence, who is returning to his former home in Blacksburg. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with Lawrence about the past 7 years in Vinton: Share: Post navigation Previous: Norfolk Southern: about 1/3 of Roanoke workers impacted by office closure left the companyNext: The Roanoke Times Dickens of a Christmas kicks off Related Stories 19 years later, the Excel Center Adult High School helps her graduate with a hard-earned diploma Gene Marrano July 21, 2026 Excel Center will welcome more students; holding job fairs as well Gene Marrano July 21, 2026 Roanoke councilman accuses colleague of racist remark Web Staff July 18, 2026