Lawrence in final month as Town Manager in Vinton Gene Marrano December 3, 2015 1 min 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: Continue Reading 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 1 min read FloydFest25 Aurora July 23-27. Ticket prices go up July 1st Denise Membreno June 30, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City murder suspect in custody following manhunt Web Staff June 30, 2025 1 min read Miss America, Miss Virginia, and Miss Virginia’s Teen talk service, sisterhood, and pageant week in Roanoke Ian Price June 27, 2025