Local Colors director to retire by summer Gene Marrano April 19, 2019 1 min read The executive director of Local Colors plans to step down shortly after the annual festival at Elmwood Park next month. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Riggleman: Maybe Congress can now get around to more legislatingNext: Hometown Bank winding down transition to American National 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