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 GoFest turns 15 this weekend in downtown Roanoke and at Explore Park Gene Marrano October 13, 2025 1 min read Tensions rise in Virginia governor’s race as Earle-Sears, Spanberger debate LGBTQ+ issues Web Staff October 13, 2025 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025
