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 United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026