Local GOP lawmakers urge budget passage Gene Marrano May 15, 2014 1 minute read Local Republican members of the General Assembly and Roanoke County Board of Supervisors chairman Joe McNamara had a message at their news conference this morning: get back to Richmond and pass a budget. WFIR’s Gene Marrano was there: Share: Post navigation Previous: Man being evaluated after Starlite Motel incidentNext: Rare Jefferson letter for sale; discusses plans for Poplar Forest estate Related Stories Virginia Western’s new NC3 Leadership School designation means certificate programs with national recognition Gene Marrano July 2, 2026 A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition Emma Thomas July 2, 2026 As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts “Plan 26,” they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online Gene Marrano July 1, 2026