LewisGale freestanding ER center nears completion Gene Marrano November 14, 2017 1 minute read The new LewisGale stand-alone emergency room going up in southwest Roanoke County is almost ready to make its debut. Its expected to relieve an ER room “crunch” in the valley. More from from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: UVA believes summer white nationalist rallies impact black applicationsNext: Three years into job, Roanoke airport director still works for top goal Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026