Local non-profit worries about standard deduction hike – and future donations Gene Marrano December 22, 2017 1 minute read There are items in the new tax reform bill that will benefit the bottom lines of many Americans – but non-profits that rely on the largesse of the public are wary of one provision. WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: Share: Post navigation Previous: 7-year-old girl hospitalized for gunshot wounds in Roanoke CountyNext: Delegate-elect Chris Hurst breaks down his first-ever bill proposal Related Stories U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026