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 3 min read Commanders’ throwback uniforms fuel debate over name, stadium future Ian Price July 14, 2025 1 min read A changing of the guard at Southwest Virginia Ballet Gene Marrano July 14, 2025 1 min read Jefferson Center unveils eclectic new season, announces ticket dates Ian Price July 11, 2025