Local You Tube series debuts with The Making Foundation’s story Gene Marrano January 4, 2019 1 minute read A web-based You Tube series that extols the artistic value of skilled trades – and the challenges of modern craftsmen – is being produced right here in Roanoke. More on “The Machine Shop” from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Man charged with stealing cash, jewelry, silver from antique storeNext: Cline holds hopes for some agreement, action in divided Congress Related Stories Virginia Supreme Court allows redistricting referendum to go ahead Clark Palmer February 13, 2026 0 Congressional candidate voices support for Virginia Tech professor who was the subject of an alleged racist attack Clark Palmer February 12, 2026 0 Barn fire on property where Homeplace Restaurant set to reopen soon Gene Marrano February 12, 2026 0