Matching grants leverage parks improvements in Roanoke County Gene Marrano April 28, 2016 1 minute read A matching grant program that’s been around since 1994 in Roanoke County has led to numerous improvements at local parks – with residents doing their share. WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: Share: Post navigation Previous: Bomb threat disrupts Roanoke County elementary schoolNext: Slain Blacksburg teen’s dad, stepmom arrested on domestic abuse charges Related Stories 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 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026