Legislator says Roanoke Valley needs more visibility in Richmond Gene Marrano March 26, 2015 1 min read Every spring the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce invites area legislators to talk about the General Assembly session … they did so yesterday as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: AAA: new study shows need for stronger laws to reduce distracted teen crashesNext: Case continued for Virginia student in bloody arrest Related Stories 2 min read Spanberger Leads Earle-Sears by 12 Points in Virginia Governor’s Race, New Poll Finds Ian Price September 18, 2025 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025