Local non-profit wants to help support the small business community in these difficult times Gene Marrano March 17, 2020 1 min read Tonight at midnight “Roanoke Valley Gives” returns for 24 hours. Its designed as fundraiser for local non-profits – and now one local CEO wants to “pay it forward”. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: As corona cases keep growing, Northam limits Virginia gatherings to 10Next: Hotel industry locally slows down considerably with coronavirus fears Related Stories 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025